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YB08 DSX

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,555 miles

Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 134,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working NSF OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,733 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 63,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,515 miles

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,491 miles

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,401 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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YB08 DSX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB08 DSX, 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 YB08 DSX registered?

YB08 DSX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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