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YD08 WGW

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

347,301 mi
Last recorded347,301 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WGW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 347,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 336,745 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 336,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 323,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 321,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 310,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 291,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 282,145 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns could be better

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

Parking brake effort could be better

Pass 8 Oct 2019 267,316 miles

Both front lower forward most arm bushes poor

Both rear wheel rims have had welding repairs

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

Parking brake effort could be better

Fail 7 Oct 2019 267,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front lower forward most arm bushes poor

Both rear wheel rims have had welding repairs

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

Parking brake effort could be better

Pass 19 Feb 2019 235,257 miles

engine and undertrays oily

Pass 26 Sep 2018 216,843 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 211,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 194,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 193,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,993 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both(front bushes,to subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 131,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (back arm) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both(front bushes,to subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 4mm 245/40 20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,009 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 19,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 10,643 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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YD08 WGW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 WGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD08 WGW registered?

YD08 WGW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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