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YH58 WCY

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,801 mi
Last recorded170,801 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 170,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,137 miles

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

Rear end damage

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tray fitted under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,059 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Sep 2016 83,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,613 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,738 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 WCY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH58 WCY registered?

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

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