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YK08 LSX

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,887 mi
Last recorded183,887 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 183,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp automatic adjuster broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent on inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis corroded both sides not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear differential corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 176,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 170,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen and scratch on offside wiper blade sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 170,240 miles

Central Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing and slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front A height sensor link rod detached (has no effect on headlights)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer edges and slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen and scratch on offside wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 164,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 152,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,760 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre bold on edges

plastic covers under vehicle

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 LSX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

YK08 LSX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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