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YD08 VWU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VWU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 131,746 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 124,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,742 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 118,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,409 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,003 miles

oil leaks

trigger point not met

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

trigger point not met

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,055 miles

emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,134 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

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 VWU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD08 VWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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