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YB57 UME

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,976 mi
Last recorded139,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UME
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,976 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 139,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,264 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 123,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 111,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 111,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,446 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 86,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,622 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,564 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2012 55,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,201 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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YB57 UME is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB57 UME, 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 YB57 UME registered?

YB57 UME is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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