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WG08 YSO

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,909 mi
Last recorded137,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YSO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,009 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 136,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 136,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,701 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult belt

handbrake only just met requirements

nail in the offside front tyre tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,060 miles

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

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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WG08 YSO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WG08 YSO, 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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WG08 YSO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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