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YF08 UAK

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UAK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,209 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,804 miles

Advise rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,106 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,507 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,403 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,888 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,374 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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YF08 UAK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF08 UAK, 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 YF08 UAK registered?

YF08 UAK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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