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YC58 AAK

2008 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 AAK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 104,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x3 (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,728 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears and the o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,728 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears and the o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor harness hanging freely

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,240 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,240 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,786 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,469 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,681 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 35,440 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,813 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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YC58 AAK is a 2008 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC58 AAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC58 AAK registered?

YC58 AAK is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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