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YE08 PPF

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PPF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 120,345 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,305 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking.

Rear both rear tyres are 2mm in depth

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 78,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 68,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,500 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,500 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)

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

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 PPF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YE08 PPF, 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 YE08 PPF registered?

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

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