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YY08 SFF

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,618 mi
Last recorded182,618 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 182,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 182,581 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 164,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 164,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s o/s suspension arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear n/s handbrake showing low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n/s upper arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on at time of testing (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure rear n/s outer door and outer wheel arch showing signs of impact damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,562 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 148,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 135,016 miles

could not do full under body inspection due to under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,886 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 121,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,383 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable sleeve corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,479 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,610 miles

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

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

o/s/r parkbrake cable in poor condion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,667 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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YY08 SFF 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 YY08 SFF, 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 YY08 SFF registered?

YY08 SFF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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