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YH58 ZVU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 83,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with daytime running light (4.2.3 (c))

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

air intake pipe perishing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of oil leak and components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 82,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

"chassis" warning light on dash

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with daytime running light (4.2.3 (c))

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

air intake pipe perishing

power steering noisey

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of oil leak and components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,011 miles

Front slight judder when applying brake abruptly

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,222 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 73,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,788 miles

Front Outer Advise tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,166 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 38,217 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 31,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,908 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 ZVU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

YH58 ZVU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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