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YH58 VVP

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,995 miles

Exhaust emission (pass) no acceleration detected

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,762 miles

slight movement in the nearside and offside front suspension front arm bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,005 miles

the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes are worn

the rear pads are getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,823 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 VVP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

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

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