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YG08 KMF

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,411 mi
Last recorded194,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 194,411 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 194,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S AND O/S (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 189,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 189,480 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 181,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 173,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 173,326 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 147,582 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 147,505 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 113,647 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box has a rattle inside

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

off side front tyre has a cut in tread and slight sidewall damage

winter tyres fitted on rear

Fail 7 Jun 2011 113,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box has a rattle inside

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

off side front tyre has a cut in tread and slight sidewall damage

winter tyres fitted on rear

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 KMF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KMF, 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 YG08 KMF registered?

YG08 KMF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YG08 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 KMF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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