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LJ08 SVD

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,830 mi
Last recorded111,830 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SVD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 111,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,742 miles

both rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire is broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement This being the cause of the aforementioned tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge due to worn suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire is broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement This being the cause of the aforementioned tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge due to worn suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,645 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Oil leak Under-tray fitted ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,079 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall cut no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

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 Nov 2014 42,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,016 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 SVD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 SVD registered?

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

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