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LJ08 HJF

2008 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HJF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,772 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,682 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,000 miles

n/s/r outer door handle fault

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,439 miles

Both front tyres At 3mm with 2mm centres

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm centre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 27,762 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIEE AND OFFSIEE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,568 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 HJF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

LJ08 HJF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LJ08 HJF safe to buy?

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