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YK08 LKA

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,699 mi
Last recorded114,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 114,699 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area visibly corroded but unable to assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 108,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area visibly corroded but unable to assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,041 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 102,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,135 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 22 May 2020 90,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 90,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 85,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges worse on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,716 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working halo bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges worse on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,041 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,985 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,214 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,214 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 LKA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

YK08 LKA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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