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YH58 VYS

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VYS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward mounting bush in tie bar arm collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward mounting bush in tie bar arm excessivly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 74,735 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,735 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,099 miles

Emissions 0.00

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,374 miles

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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YH58 VYS is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH58 VYS, 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 YH58 VYS registered?

YH58 VYS is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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