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YG08 GYJ

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,907 mi
Last recorded187,907 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GYJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 187,907 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 180,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 169,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 169,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 169,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the wheel (Caster control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the wheel (Caster control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps do not flash in standard sequence

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 158,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 137,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

both number plates a litte dark

Pass 11 Jul 2020 117,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view accross top (3.2 (b) (i))

number plates a little dark

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,414 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,355 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 99,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,830 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 84,830 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YG08 GYJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG08 GYJ, 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 YG08 GYJ registered?

YG08 GYJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YG08 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 GYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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