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YY08 UVW

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 102,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 99,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 96,150 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative both rear parking break cables snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 89,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 85,461 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))

Fail 26 May 2022 85,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 25 May 2021 82,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,917 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 69,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,077 miles

sill covers /under trays /engine cover

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,799 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 UVW 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 88.9%.

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 YY08 UVW, 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 YY08 UVW registered?

YY08 UVW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YY08 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 UVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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