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LC08 OAD

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,839 mi
Last recorded230,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 OAD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 230,839 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 224,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 206,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 187,378 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 187,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 179,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 162,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 28,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC08 OAD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC08 OAD, 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

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What year was LC08 OAD registered?

LC08 OAD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2008.

Is LC08 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 OAD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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