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YH58 VTO

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 154,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,025 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Stone chip in windscreen

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Fail 5 Nov 2016 139,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Stone chip in windscreen

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,226 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,846 miles

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

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

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 VTO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTO, 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

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What year was YH58 VTO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH58 VTO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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