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RA08 OUU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

181,031 mi
Last recorded181,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 181,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 170,234 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item in drivers view ()

Nearside door mirror glass dark in color

Offside door mirror glass dark in color

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,422 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 148,422 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,655 miles

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,563 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,484 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,796 miles

Big cut on inner side-wall of nearside rear tyre

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 17 Jan 2014 85,961 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,269 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,568 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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RA08 OUU 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 RA08 OUU, 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 RA08 OUU registered?

RA08 OUU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RA08 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 OUU 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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