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YK08 BVD

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 BVD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,428 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 116,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 102,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 102,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,139 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (front lower arms) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,597 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2012 38,454 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2011 33,774 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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YK08 BVD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YK08 BVD, 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 YK08 BVD registered?

YK08 BVD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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