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LJ58 VXP

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

256,013 mi
Last recorded256,013 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 256,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 249,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 249,101 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 233,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 233,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 225,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 222,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 214,529 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 214,229 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 214,229 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 197,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 197,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2015 149,521 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 149,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 143,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 101,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smeary

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,847 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 39,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VXP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ58 VXP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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