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YH58 WCG

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm/ brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm/brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,552 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric adjustment not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm/ brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm/brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,152 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,869 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 33,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WCG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

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

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