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EX08 LOR

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,559 mi
Last recorded107,559 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LOR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 107,559 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 102,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,370 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2022 97,368 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,357 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 66,785 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,562 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,809 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,809 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,938 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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EX08 LOR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX08 LOR, 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

How do I check the history of EX08 LOR?

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What year was EX08 LOR registered?

EX08 LOR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EX08 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LOR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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