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YD08 VRX

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,220 mi
Last recorded195,220 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VRX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 195,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 195,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 191,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 179,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 167,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 150,250 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 150,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 131,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,205 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake service

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 66,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,977 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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YD08 VRX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD08 VRX, 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 YD08 VRX registered?

YD08 VRX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YD08 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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