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YD08 WOH

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WOH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,652 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2025 134,652 miles

oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,248 miles

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,573 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 113,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,632 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,933 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 64,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,034 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 WOH is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WOH, 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 WOH registered?

YD08 WOH is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is YD08 WOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WOH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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