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YK58 RSV

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,933 mi
Last recorded177,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 177,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 162,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 153,898 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 153,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 146,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 141,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 141,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 136,128 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 134,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 118,852 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 19 Jun 2018 118,852 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,429 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

rear tyre worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,413 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,412 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,339 miles

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,280 miles

slight damage to front n/s tyre wall

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,280 miles

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

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

slight damage to front n/s tyre wall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,096 miles

11% imbalance on front service brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords on limit

offside front tyre bald on inside edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords on limit

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,861 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear suspension arm headlight self levler linkage worn advise repair

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 19 Apr 2012 47,861 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear suspension arm headlight self levler linkage worn advise repair

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 11 May 2011 35,500 miles

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

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

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

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 RSV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black 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 YK58 RSV, 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 YK58 RSV registered?

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

Is YK58 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 RSV 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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