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LJ58 VXD

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,101 mi
Last recorded90,101 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VXD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 90,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,075 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 89,092 miles

handbrake effort on limit

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 87,383 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 84,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre pressure found low

Spare tyre defective ()

wind sceen lightly scatched

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,068 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,061 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depth 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,599 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 VXD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ58 VXD, 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 LJ58 VXD registered?

LJ58 VXD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LJ58 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VXD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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