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R90 PMJ

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,511 mi
Last recorded186,511 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 PMJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 186,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 173,799 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak around engine and gear box

Pass 9 Jun 2021 157,217 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 157,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake wear indicator lit on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,186 miles

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre,outer side wall damaged not to cord

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre,outer side wall damaged not to cord

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,015 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 109,851 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,915 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 97,503 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,155 miles

front wipers smear

off side front tyre scrubbing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,154 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Rear wheel steering inoperative, rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.2.B.1j)

front wipers smear

off side front tyre scrubbing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,166 miles

iol leak on engine

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,135 miles

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

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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R90 PMJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R90 PMJ, 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 R90 PMJ registered?

R90 PMJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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