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LJ08 HFB

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 197,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 165,415 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,126 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 88,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,233 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 HFB is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFB, 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 LJ08 HFB registered?

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

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