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LB08 RHX

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,428 mi
Last recorded183,428 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RHX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 183,428 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 183,298 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 178,793 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 170,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 163,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 163,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of slight oil leak lower engine

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 134,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,789 miles

marks front windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,695 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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LB08 RHX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB08 RHX, 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.

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What year was LB08 RHX registered?

LB08 RHX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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