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LJ08 HFO

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

349,211 mi
Last recorded349,211 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HFO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 349,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 347,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 345,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2018 345,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2017 290,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 236,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 182,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 136,708 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 136,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f fog lamp adrift

Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f fog lamp adrift

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,586 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,428 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 HFO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

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

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