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YH08 AAE

2008 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 76067,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AAE
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 126,927 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 126,927 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,283 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,875 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,707 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,427 miles

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 8 Mar 2012 37,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,066 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 760?

Based on 5,656 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,414
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 67
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
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YH08 AAE is a 2008 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 67,777 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 760 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 AAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 760 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 760 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 AAE registered?

YH08 AAE is a 2008 BMW 760, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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