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R6 YDT

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YDT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 137,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 131,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 116,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 116,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,455 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut and nail in (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,859 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R6 YDT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R6 YDT, 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 R6 YDT registered?

R6 YDT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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