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YS08 EBU

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,204 mi
Last recorded135,204 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 135,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,118 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,951 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,748 miles

ALL tyre valves deteriorated

Emission pass 0.01, temp probe used

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Parking brake effort JUST met requirements

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ALL tyre valves deteriorated

Emission pass 0.01, temp probe used

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Parking brake effort JUST met requirements

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,029 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,903 miles

Both front tyres are lightly perrishing,245/40/20

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,991 miles

passed emissions 0.08

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,085 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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YS08 EBU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS08 EBU, 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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YS08 EBU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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