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YB57 UTN

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,498 mi
Last recorded185,498 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UTN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 185,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 163,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,404 miles

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

bonnet support struts unserviceable

engine cover and undertray fittd obscrng some componenrtds

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020 145,712 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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 134,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 124,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2018 200,883 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,393 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,393 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,387 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,774 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,807 miles

Oil leak

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 UTN is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB57 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

YB57 UTN is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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