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YH08 WCG

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,893 mi
Last recorded224,893 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WCG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 224,893 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 224,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 209,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 180,692 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 179,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 74,280 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 74,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 52,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,960 miles

Oil leak

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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YH08 WCG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue 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 YH08 WCG, 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 YH08 WCG registered?

YH08 WCG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is YH08 WCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 WCG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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