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YK08 BTO

2008 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 76067,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 BTO
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 102,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO LOW TREAD LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO LOW TREAD LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,503 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 92,671 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,130 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

several cuts in front tyre sidewalls

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 48,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,448 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)

cuts to sidewalls on all tyres

Pass 24 May 2011 24,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,622 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 760?

Based on 5,656 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,414
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 67
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
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YK08 BTO is a 2008 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 67,777 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 760 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 BTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 760 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 760 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK08 BTO registered?

YK08 BTO is a 2008 BMW 760, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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