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YD08 VTK

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

267,256 mi
Last recorded267,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 267,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears going middle (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered plastic unable check cab

Pass 3 Dec 2021 255,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 237,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 234,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 227,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 216,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 216,231 miles

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

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

EML lamp on

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 196,664 miles

crack to front screen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 174,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 151,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 151,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on thread 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 28 Mar 2012 97,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no measurable smoke dtected at smoke test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,374 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 VTK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD08 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

YD08 VTK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is YD08 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VTK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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