CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK58 TFN

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,582 mi
Last recorded164,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 TFN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 164,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 156,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,165 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,575 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seats in rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,457 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

zero emissions no paper work

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,090 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some engine bay and underside components

windscreen has a crack at nearside upper

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,189 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,467 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,088 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK58 TFN is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFN, 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

How do I check the history of YK58 TFN?

You can check the full history of YK58 TFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK58 TFN registered?

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

Is YK58 TFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 TFN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK58 TFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK58 TFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.