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LJ08 HJV

2008 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,572 mi
Last recorded30,572 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 30,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 30,541 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 30,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,365 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,865 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,054 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 27,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut outer edge (4.1.D.1c)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,730 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 HJV 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 93.8%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

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

Is LJ08 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 HJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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