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YH58 VYZ

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,762 mi
Last recorded168,762 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 168,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 162,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 142,185 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Various oil weeps

Both rear tyres wearing low & feathered on inner edges

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition & warped

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,861 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 114,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,122 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 54,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,384 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,504 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 VYZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

YH58 VYZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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