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LJ08 HDZ

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,822 mi
Last recorded103,822 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HDZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,822 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BONNET OPEN ONCE THEN WILL NOT AGAIN

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,397 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,682 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 92,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 81,304 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,843 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,861 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,859 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,462 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,649 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,647 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 17,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,505 miles

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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LJ08 HDZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LJ08 HDZ, 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 LJ08 HDZ registered?

LJ08 HDZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LJ08 HDZ safe to buy?

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