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YD08 WBG

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,636 mi
Last recorded103,636 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing front and rears (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,819 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint rubber boot beginning to split

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,624 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,168 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,953 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 continental (4.1.E.1)

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

rear axle bushes slightly split

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 57,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,915 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,083 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 WBG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

YD08 WBG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YD08 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WBG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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