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LJ57 VGV

2008 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,987 mi
Last recorded20,987 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 76067,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VGV
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 20,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,802 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,058 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 18,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 7,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 3,687 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 3,259 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 760?

Based on 5,656 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,414
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 67
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
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LJ57 VGV is a 2008 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 67,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 760 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 760 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 760 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 VGV registered?

LJ57 VGV is a 2008 BMW 760, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is LJ57 VGV safe to buy?

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