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YD08 WMV

2008 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WMV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 199,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 176,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 176,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 152,710 miles

park brake tested in manual mode

Fail 9 Jun 2017 152,710 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

park brake tested in manual mode

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,195 miles

park brake tested in manual mode

Fail 17 Jun 2016 126,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,249 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,386 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 47,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,678 miles

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions

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 WMV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 WMV registered?

YD08 WMV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is YD08 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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