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RA57 XHR

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 XHR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,686 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 93,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 87,379 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,208 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn (front inner)

offside front brake pad worn low inner

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes worn (front inner)

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

nail in nearside front tyre outer side wall

offside front brake pad worn low inner

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,527 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 52,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,704 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,238 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2014 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,852 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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RA57 XHR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA57 XHR, 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 RA57 XHR registered?

RA57 XHR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is RA57 XHR safe to buy?

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