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YK58 RSY

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 148,886 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 148,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,510 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 97,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,326 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,325 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,196 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 RSY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

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