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WK08 JSZ

2008 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,952 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 107,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,563 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,254 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some undrbody components.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 6,821 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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WK08 JSZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK08 JSZ, 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 WK08 JSZ registered?

WK08 JSZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is WK08 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 JSZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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