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LJ58 EBV

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EBV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 131,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 131,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 130,394 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,498 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 120,498 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,593 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 102,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,608 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 83,608 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,964 miles

rear tyres low, tyre side wall just starting to crack, inner rear disc surface rusty.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,388 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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LJ58 EBV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ58 EBV, 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 LJ58 EBV registered?

LJ58 EBV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LJ58 EBV safe to buy?

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