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YA08 HNU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

244,783 mi
Last recorded244,783 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HNU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 244,783 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 217,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 192,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 166,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,674 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,199 miles

oil dripping from under tray

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,015 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,217 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,898 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,193 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

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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YA08 HNU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YA08 HNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 HNU registered?

YA08 HNU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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