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LJ08 SSO

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,720 mi
Last recorded163,720 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 163,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 160,414 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 156,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 153,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 149,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 145,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 142,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 137,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement downward facing balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement downward facing balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 113,108 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 113,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 97,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 97,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,645 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SSO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

LJ08 SSO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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