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X555 WXM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,161 mi
Last recorded133,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 WXM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 125,168 miles

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,576 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))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,214 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,713 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,286 miles

Slight dampness around offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,006 miles

Rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,099 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,372 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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X555 WXM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X555 WXM, 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 X555 WXM registered?

X555 WXM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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