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LBZ 242

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 242
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,180 miles

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

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

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

handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Oct 2021 138,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,412 miles

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 10 Jun 2019 117,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,638 miles

Front washers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,944 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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LBZ 242 is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LBZ 242, 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 LBZ 242 registered?

LBZ 242 is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is LBZ 242 safe to buy?

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