CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH08 AAK

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

194,865 mi
Last recorded194,865 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AAK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 194,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 27 Dec 2019 173,693 miles

osr indicator dim

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nsr handbrake cable cover deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

under-tray oily

Pass 3 Oct 2018 160,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Small leak from exhaust at front.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 143,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 129,324 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction switch insecure cover missing for warning (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread.

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,416 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,304 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm centre tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm centre tread

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH08 AAK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH08 AAK, 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

How do I check the history of YH08 AAK?

You can check the full history of YH08 AAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH08 AAK registered?

YH08 AAK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YH08 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 AAK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH08 AAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH08 AAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.