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YD08 WAU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 209,045 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 209,044 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 188,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,426 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge (bald)

Pass 23 May 2017 148,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,331 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,294 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,834 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 WAU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

YD08 WAU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YD08 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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