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YD08 VZK

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,657 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

under-body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2018 137,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

under-body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2017 133,577 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 122,070 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Fail 11 May 2016 122,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Pass 5 May 2015 99,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 74,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,891 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 VZK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

Is YD08 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VZK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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