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YD08 WCF

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,417 mi
Last recorded149,417 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has a wide spread of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2024 149,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody has a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,453 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Under Tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,453 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Under Tray fitted

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 108,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,420 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,005 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 97,005 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 92,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,080 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear worn on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,568 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 17 May 2012 58,218 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,765 miles

NSF tyre has been puncture repaired

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 WCF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

YD08 WCF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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