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RE08 XTD

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XTD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 176,399 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 166,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most control arm, marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,976 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,813 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 135,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,650 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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RE08 XTD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE08 XTD, 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 RE08 XTD registered?

RE08 XTD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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