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LJ08 HKA

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,294 mi
Last recorded233,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 233,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 191,359 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 190,979 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,769 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,581 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,742 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,169 miles

Oil leak

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,876 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 HKA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

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

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