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YC08 XBF

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,060 mi
Last recorded191,060 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 191,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 187,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear leveler sensor leaking fluid

Pass 11 Jan 2020 181,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 181,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 169,944 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 169,944 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 160,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 144,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 144,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,619 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2011 22,959 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 XBF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC08 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

YC08 XBF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YC08 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 XBF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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