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YC08 WWV

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 WWV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,576 miles

gearbox oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,576 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 130,276 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault tracktion control light on (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 115,849 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,647 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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YC08 WWV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YC08 WWV, 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 YC08 WWV registered?

YC08 WWV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 WWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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