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P70 PLR

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,826 mi
Last recorded58,826 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 PLR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 58,826 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 50,012 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre date code 2007

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,717 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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P70 PLR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P70 PLR, 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 P70 PLR registered?

P70 PLR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is P70 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 PLR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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