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2008 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · L26 JDS

L26 JDS

2008 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 242,486 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2993cc

L26 JDS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
  • 242,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L26 JDS Mileage History

  1. 16/12/2022144,005 mi
  2. 14/12/2023147,488 mi+3,483 mi
  3. 22/12/2023147,490 mi+2 mi
  4. 18/12/2024242,470 mi+94,980 mi
  5. 28/01/2025242,486 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 46,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L26 JDS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 730 (L26 JDS) between December 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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