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LF08 LBO

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Large cut to outer side wall

Oil leaking from underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,594 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror unit exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Large cut to outer side wall

Oil leaking from underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LF08 LBO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF08 LBO, 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 LF08 LBO registered?

LF08 LBO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LF08 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 LBO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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