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YH58 WBW

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,491 mi
Last recorded170,491 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 170,491 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 162,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 152,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,077 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 143,976 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels slightly distorted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,418 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 120,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,982 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 91,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it

washers system requires attention intermittant

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,391 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WBW is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

YH58 WBW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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