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YD08 WGM

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,859 mi
Last recorded98,859 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,859 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,706 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sleeve deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2-3 mm tread left in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,579 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 56,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 45,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 40,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 33,391 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 WGM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

YD08 WGM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YD08 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WGM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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