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YH58 VZL

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,596 mi
Last recorded191,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 191,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 191,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 178,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 272,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 272,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 40 zr 19 105Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 254,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 144,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,227 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 183,553 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 May 2018 171,767 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 171,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,982 miles

rear tyres 3.5mm and worn inner

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,270 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,264 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 VZL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

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