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LJ08 HFG

2008 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

296,108 mi
Last recorded296,108 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HFG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 296,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 288,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 288,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 283,406 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on all suspension and braking components

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 280,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 430,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 249,771 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 249,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 239,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 226,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 213,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 204,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 198,198 miles

Emissions tested no smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 188,877 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 188,877 miles

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

both front brake calipers creaking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

re-check rear brake pads in 5-6.000 miles

Fail 30 May 2012 148,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

re-check rear brake pads in 5-6.000 miles

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,382 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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LJ08 HFG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ08 HFG registered?

LJ08 HFG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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