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YD08 VYH

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,286 mi
Last recorded190,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VYH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 190,286 miles

undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 181,025 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 172,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 160,555 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 159,664 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 148,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 138,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,868 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,108 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,946 miles

pdc failure displayed

Pass 15 May 2013 64,592 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 21 May 2012 50,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,970 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 VYH is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

YD08 VYH is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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