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LJ08 HKD

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,269 mi
Last recorded272,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HKD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 272,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 272,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 257,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 257,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 249,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 249,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 245,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 245,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 244,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 239,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 234,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 234,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-50-18 100w P7 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 229,598 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 208,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 187,734 miles

Brake discs worn

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 187,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake discs worn

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

brake warning lamp lit

Pass 9 Apr 2014 150,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 150,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,958 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 HKD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

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

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