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YH08 AUR

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,390 mi
Last recorded226,390 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AUR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 226,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 226,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 226,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 226,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 226,385 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 226,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 226,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 223,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 220,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 204,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 185,820 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 185,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 173,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 164,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 147,628 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 16 May 2013 119,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,407 miles

NO R.P.M NO DIESEL READING

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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YH08 AUR is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 AUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH08 AUR registered?

YH08 AUR is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 AUR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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