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YH58 YTD

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,927 mi
Last recorded144,927 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,927 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 137,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,670 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 70,617 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,626 miles

Oil leak

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 YTD 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 77.8%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

YH58 YTD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is YH58 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 YTD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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