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YK08 LDV

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

217,985 mi
Last recorded217,985 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LDV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 217,985 miles

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

Rear undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 215,140 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 208,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet struts defective

plastic sill covers fitted and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2023 202,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet struts defective

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 31 Dec 2021 197,139 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 188,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 188,855 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 186,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 172,061 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 170,421 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 170,421 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 146,196 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,043 miles

both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,618 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 LDV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK08 LDV, 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 YK08 LDV registered?

YK08 LDV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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