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LB08 HKP

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,870 mi
Last recorded196,870 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HKP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 196,870 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 191,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2023 183,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 183,211 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 175,138 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 175,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Fail 3 May 2022 172,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake warning light on all pads new

Pass 8 Apr 2021 160,589 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 160,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 155,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust split at 2nd silencer box, not excessive leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre treads getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 155,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust split at 2nd silencer box, not excessive leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working washer jets inop, topped up empty fluid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre treads getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 149,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 145,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear anti roll bar pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 145,976 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear anti roll bar pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,752 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,732 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 75,903 miles

zero emission reading

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,255 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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LB08 HKP is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 HKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LB08 HKP is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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