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YK08 LWP

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LWP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 149,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see pads to fully assess wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

yellow warning light illuminated on dashboard display

Fail 25 Sep 2015 138,935 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing or obscured (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see pads to fully assess wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

yellow warning light illuminated on dashboard display

Pass 24 Nov 2014 132,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,838 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

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

Is YK08 LWP safe to buy?

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