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NY08 DUU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,383 mi
Last recorded173,383 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 DUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 173,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISC`S WORN CLOSE TOMAX WEAR INDICATOR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST FRONT ARM BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 173,352 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISC`S WORN CLOSE TOMAX WEAR INDICATOR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST FRONT ARM BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 274,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 269,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 261,777 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 261,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 161,490 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 253,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 233,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 221,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 124,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,716 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,716 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,973 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)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,564 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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NY08 DUU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NY08 DUU, 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 NY08 DUU registered?

NY08 DUU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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