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YH58 WLA

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,375 mi
Last recorded110,375 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 61,209 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,204 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,463 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 27,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,266 miles

nail in nsr tyre

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 WLA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

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

Is YH58 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 WLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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