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PG08 XFX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 XFX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 81,687 miles

Front Bonnet Struts Slightly Weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,939 miles

Front Bonnet Struts slightly weak

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,622 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension Arm (front) Bush slightly worn

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm ( Bush) slightly cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm (Bush) slightly cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,144 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,354 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,532 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,907 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,520 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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PG08 XFX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PG08 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG08 XFX registered?

PG08 XFX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PG08 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 XFX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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