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LJ08 HFA

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,068 mi
Last recorded178,068 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 178,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 168,177 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 168,020 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 72,944 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 3 May 2019 72,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,381 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,775 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 45,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 15,789 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

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 HFA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

LJ08 HFA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 HFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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