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YH58 VWT

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VWT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 139,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 139,185 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 132,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 123,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,703 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,521 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both front control arm bushes perished. (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,393 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 VWT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

YH58 VWT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is YH58 VWT safe to buy?

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