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YD08 WJM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 132,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 17 Sep 2013 92,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,047 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 WJM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

YD08 WJM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YD08 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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