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LG58 VLX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,330 mi
Last recorded107,330 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VLX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,954 miles

Front n/s & o/s headlamp cleaning devices inoperative.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp cooling device inoperative but does not affect vehicles used before sept 2009

Fail 23 Mar 2021 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s & o/s headlamp cleaning devices inoperative.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp cooling device inoperative but does not affect vehicles used before sept 2009

Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,173 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

offside and nearside front tyres have slight damage to the outer walls

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,187 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,036 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,850 miles

near-side rear inner tyre condition

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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LG58 VLX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG58 VLX, 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 LG58 VLX registered?

LG58 VLX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LG58 VLX safe to buy?

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