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P19 RDY

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 RDY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,281 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,420 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 84,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 83,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,730 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,728 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,702 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,554 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LEAN TOO TEST

Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,481 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,927 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,064 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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P19 RDY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 93,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P19 RDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P19 RDY registered?

P19 RDY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is P19 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 RDY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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