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LJ08 HFE

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,375 mi
Last recorded200,375 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HFE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 200,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 200,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 194,009 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine man light on( before1st july 2008)

Pass 15 Sep 2023 190,870 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 190,870 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 185,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 185,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 178,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 167,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 161,595 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside plate light inop.

Scratches on nearside rear door and wheel arch.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 161,587 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs wearing.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside plate light inop.

Scratches on nearside rear door and wheel arch.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 141,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,451 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,097 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,955 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,467 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,800 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 HFE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

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

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