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LJ08 HKL

2008 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HKL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 104,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 84,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,382 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,922 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 55,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,291 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,901 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,901 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

There are two deep cuts in the offside front tyres tread.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,102 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 HKL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKL, 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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LJ08 HKL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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