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LJ08 HFL

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,716 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 86,712 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,883 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing More on Inner Edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,009 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,434 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyres

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,211 miles

All four tyres have large cracks in side wall's

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre sidewalls cracking with age

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,211 miles

Undertrays fitted front to back of vehicle unable to test items fitted under these trays

Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted front to back of vehicle unable to test items fitted under these trays

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 HFL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

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

Is LJ08 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 HFL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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