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LB57 TVT

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 TVT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded above axle (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective tread worn ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 95,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,347 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords As Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread balding towardsm outer edge. Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Offside rear tyre appears under inflated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,746 miles

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

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

Recommend check/adjust parking brake shoes.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 34,746 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Recommend check/adjust parking brake shoes.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,850 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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LB57 TVT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LB57 TVT, 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 LB57 TVT registered?

LB57 TVT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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