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YL57 DZO

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,453 mi
Last recorded236,453 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 236,453 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2022 230,572 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 225,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 214,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 214,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 197,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 180,049 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 180,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 156,075 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 129,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,536 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,033 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,633 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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YL57 DZO 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 80%.

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 YL57 DZO, 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 YL57 DZO registered?

YL57 DZO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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