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YD08 WRT

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WRT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 141,001 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 22 Jul 2019 137,469 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 137,467 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 129,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,409 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both front lower arm bush front arn both side (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened n/s lower arm ball joint (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,019 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,621 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 WRT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

YD08 WRT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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