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LG58 VMP

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,197 mi
Last recorded133,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,197 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 117,444 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,803 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,160 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 96,154 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,093 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,093 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,341 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,059 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,220 miles

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

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

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 VMP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

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

Is LG58 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 VMP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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