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KT08 YXX

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,668 mi
Last recorded149,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 YXX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 149,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2023 149,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 149,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not coming on at the same time as offside dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing ..sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front under tray adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 May 2022 138,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 133,932 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 133,523 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 119,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 119,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,201 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,210 miles

Front tie bar bushes worn o/s and n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,105 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,322 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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KT08 YXX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT08 YXX, 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 KT08 YXX registered?

KT08 YXX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is KT08 YXX safe to buy?

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