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PJ08 XDO

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XDO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sides door mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2023 68,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,060 miles

eml warning lamp on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Note; Front discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Note; Front discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,445 miles

note:chip to windscreen zone A pass at time of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,874 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,764 miles

emissions visual fas not detected

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,691 miles

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

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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PJ08 XDO 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 87.5%.

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 PJ08 XDO, 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 PJ08 XDO registered?

PJ08 XDO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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