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YK58 RFN

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 RFN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,553 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 104,551 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 100,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 98,010 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,810 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,810 miles

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,948 miles

NSF tyre wall cut but no ply or cord is exposed

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on n/s/f tyre rub strips no cords showing

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing close to limit (3mm)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit(2mm)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (2mm)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,349 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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YK58 RFN 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 75%.

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 YK58 RFN, 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 YK58 RFN registered?

YK58 RFN is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YK58 RFN safe to buy?

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