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LJ58 VXG

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,933 mi
Last recorded219,933 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VXG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 219,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obstructing some areas

Fail 11 Jan 2022 219,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 22 Dec 2020 209,618 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 187,312 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 172,035 miles

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

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) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 172,035 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2017 157,379 miles

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

h.brake on 17% close to min

Pass 30 May 2016 132,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 107,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 104,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,557 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,071 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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LJ58 VXG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 VXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ58 VXG registered?

LJ58 VXG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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