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YD08 WXY

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,710 mi
Last recorded206,710 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 206,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 206,710 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 196,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver advised on body work

Fail 26 Mar 2018 196,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver advised on body work

Pass 28 Mar 2017 160,362 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 160,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 158,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly causing wheel bearing rumble

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,288 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,586 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 WXY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

YD08 WXY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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