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LIG 5277

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 5277
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 83,479 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LIG 5277 is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LIG 5277, 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 LIG 5277 registered?

LIG 5277 is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is LIG 5277 safe to buy?

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