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YH08 APK

2008 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,535 mi
Last recorded181,535 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 75070,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 APK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 181,535 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 181,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 286,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 161,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 239,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 239,197 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 139,998 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 139,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 133,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,053 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 129,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,416 miles

Both Front Tyres are running low on the outer edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,863 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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YH08 APK is a 2008 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 70,873 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 APK registered?

YH08 APK is a 2008 BMW 750, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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