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Y500 BUL

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 BUL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 91,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small tare on inner edge exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 91,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

some lift n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,848 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres have uneven wear and close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,501 miles

front and rear brake pads 50%worn

n/s and o/s reartyres cracking between tread pattern

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,815 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen chiped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,547 miles

Emissions to clean to register.

Front brake pads half worn.

Near side rear tyre outer wall cut.

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,775 miles

Emissions to clean to register.

Rear tyres getting low.

Windscreen chiped.

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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Y500 BUL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey 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 Y500 BUL, 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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Y500 BUL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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