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YM08 DZV

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 DZV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2025 134,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection to under side

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 1.6-2mm recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection to under side of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,777 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,794 miles

Front srs lamp on dash but no fault found on test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,706 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 94,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,349 miles

Engine oil leak slight

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,724 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,504 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,914 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,914 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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YM08 DZV 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 68.2%.

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 YM08 DZV, 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 YM08 DZV registered?

YM08 DZV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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