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WP08 URB

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,426 mi
Last recorded169,426 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 URB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 169,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 166,326 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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 163,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 160,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 157,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,144 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear parking brake did not lock

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,112 miles

Front inner brake pads worn

Front undertray and wheel arch extension damaged

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to front undertray and nearside front wheel arch extension

Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to front undertray and nearside front wheel arch extension

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,066 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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WP08 URB 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 WP08 URB, 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 WP08 URB registered?

WP08 URB is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is WP08 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 URB 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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