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YK08 LXZ

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 72,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 67,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall as slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre as slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 59,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall as slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre as slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 59,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,736 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 44,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,718 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,983 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin confirm with wheels off (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 28,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,099 miles

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

exhaust emmisions too c lean to register

most components hidden from view eg brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,731 miles

emisions no reading

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 LXZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

YK08 LXZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YK08 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 LXZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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