2008 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · YY08 SFF
2008 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 182,618 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
YY08 SFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 182,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YY08 SFF Mileage History
- 10/12/2021148,562 mi
- 15/12/2022164,360 mi+15,798 mi
- 21/06/2024164,396 mi+36 mi
- 30/06/2025182,581 mi+18,185 mi
- 29/08/2025182,618 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 9,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 SFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 730 (YY08 SFF) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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