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YH08 ASV

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ASV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,096 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall has slight damage on inner wall

Rear brake flexi hoses are perished lightly n/s o/s

Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,096 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall has slight damage on inner wall

Rear brake flexi hoses are perished lightly n/s o/s

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 71,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre has slight wall damage

Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre has wall damage

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,728 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,475 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 187,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 153,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2011 130,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,394 miles

Oil leak

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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YH08 ASV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YH08 ASV, 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 YH08 ASV registered?

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

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