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YH58 ZZB

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,240 mi
Last recorded155,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 155,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 141,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 138,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,359 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,402 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,116 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,070 miles

engine under tray wet with oil

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,753 miles

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

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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YH58 ZZB 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 93.8%.

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 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

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

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