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MX57 YLV

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,664 mi
Last recorded150,664 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 YLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 148,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 143,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 141,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,193 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 101,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2012 74,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,281 miles

brake handbrake warning light on

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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MX57 YLV 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 87.5%.

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 MX57 YLV, 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 MX57 YLV registered?

MX57 YLV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is MX57 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX57 YLV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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