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LG08 YDW

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

260,116 mi
Last recorded260,116 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YDW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 260,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 257,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 247,307 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 232,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 232,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 216,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 201,116 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 201,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 182,767 miles

emisions too lean

Pass 8 Oct 2012 178,428 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 165,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 165,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 140,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,998 miles

Oil leak

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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LG08 YDW 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 81.3%.

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 LG08 YDW, 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 LG08 YDW registered?

LG08 YDW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LG08 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 YDW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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