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Y4 NSD

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,048 mi
Last recorded101,048 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 NSD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,048 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel rim has welding

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel rim has welding

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,892 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,064 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 93,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,078 miles

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Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,088 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 29,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,156 miles

Nearside front door handle little stiff to open from outside.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 16,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front door handle little stiff to open from outside.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,051 miles

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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Y4 NSD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y4 NSD, 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 Y4 NSD registered?

Y4 NSD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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