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BL57 YMK

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

210,505 mi
Last recorded210,505 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YMK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 210,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 208,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 207,569 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 204,077 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 199,597 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 193,153 miles

Bonnet Struts Defective

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not connected to Brake Pads

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 193,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet Struts Defective

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not connected to Brake Pads

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Height Sensor Linkage Defective

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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 180,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 167,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 18 Feb 2017 155,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emission are to clean to detected

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,050 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,299 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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BL57 YMK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BL57 YMK, 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 BL57 YMK registered?

BL57 YMK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is BL57 YMK safe to buy?

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