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YH58 VSP

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,239 mi
Last recorded125,239 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VSP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 125,239 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 79,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,197 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,197 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,060 miles

front pads appear low 30%

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,452 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 29,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 27,064 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,786 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,748 miles

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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YH58 VSP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH58 VSP, 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 YH58 VSP registered?

YH58 VSP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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