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RA08 WMD

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,962 mi
Last recorded201,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 201,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 201,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 199,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 195,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 192,662 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 192,660 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 190,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 188,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 187,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 184,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre slightly damaged outer side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2018 183,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 180,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 176,401 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 176,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 167,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,567 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,676 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 WMD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA08 WMD, 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 RA08 WMD registered?

RA08 WMD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is RA08 WMD safe to buy?

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