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X17 SSS

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,108 mi
Last recorded118,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 SSS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,049 miles

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

engine and side and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,828 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,674 miles

engine and side covers fitted not allowing inspection to some components

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,261 miles

underside engine and side covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,808 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 56,808 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Small stone chips outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,061 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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X17 SSS is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X17 SSS, 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

How do I check the history of X17 SSS?

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What year was X17 SSS registered?

X17 SSS is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is X17 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X17 SSS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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