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YD08 VVC

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VVC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,975 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,293 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,773 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 53,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,706 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,173 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 VVC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc 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 VVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 VVC registered?

YD08 VVC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YD08 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VVC 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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