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YE08 JMU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,629 mi
Last recorded188,629 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JMU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 188,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 182,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 175,403 miles

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 23 Nov 2018 175,403 miles

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

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,797 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 2 Sep 2017 174,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2015 155,403 miles

oil leak

slight cut in off side front tyre

slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,056 miles

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,940 miles

deep cut to nearside rear tyre

traction control light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,669 miles

large oil leak from engine

Fail 24 May 2011 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

large oil leak from engine

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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YE08 JMU 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 76.9%.

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 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 YE08 JMU, 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 YE08 JMU registered?

YE08 JMU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is YE08 JMU safe to buy?

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