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WG08 UNL

2008 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

267,658 mi
Last recorded267,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UNL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 267,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 264,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 260,980 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 259,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 256,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 254,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 247,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 247,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 244,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 236,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 233,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 222,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 193,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,376 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,880 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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WG08 UNL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Beige 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 WG08 UNL, 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 WG08 UNL registered?

WG08 UNL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is WG08 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 UNL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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