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LJ08 HKG

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,543 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 41,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 284,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 284,176 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 284,176 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 221,874 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 220,924 miles

o/s electronic hand brake did not lock on roller brake tester

Pass 18 Dec 2012 164,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,247 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 HKG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

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

Is LJ08 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 HKG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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