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YD08 WSU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,976 mi
Last recorded159,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 159,976 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 159,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

TPMS light on (pressure loss)

Pass 18 Dec 2023 147,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,756 miles

emmisions to clean to trigger sensor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,306 miles

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)

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 WSU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

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

Is YD08 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WSU 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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