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YD08 WDG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,238 mi
Last recorded203,238 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 203,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 197,865 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 197,852 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 190,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 186,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 178,038 miles

under trays and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 169,101 miles

engine covers and under tray obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 146,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 136,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 124,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,574 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 25 Mar 2013 106,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,982 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,741 miles

Buckle in O/S/F & O/S/R Alloys

Unable to test O/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 WDG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

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

Is YD08 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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