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YD08 WPT

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,578 mi
Last recorded152,578 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,578 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 152,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 142,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,501 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 261,552 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,614 miles

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

front pads wearing thjin

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2021 237,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 237,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 237,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 225,331 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 225,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 225,038 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 224,625 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 208,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 195,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 178,058 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 168,806 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 155,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 142,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 142,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake pad wear indicator loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 101,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,459 miles

nearside rear jacking block missing

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 WPT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

YD08 WPT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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