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YB08 ULK

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,095 mi
Last recorded170,095 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 170,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 169,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 143,482 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 143,440 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,582 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators on centre of tread 275/40/R19 101Y mich

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,909 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 ULK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YB08 ULK, 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 YB08 ULK registered?

YB08 ULK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YB08 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 ULK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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