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YH58 VZP

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,871 mi
Last recorded183,871 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 183,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 169,650 miles

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

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 26 May 2021 158,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 158,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 148,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,840 miles

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,549 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,313 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,383 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,254 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 VZP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH58 VZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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