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LJ58 VYH

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,298 mi
Last recorded174,298 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,298 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2025 174,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fogs come on when brakes are pressed (4.3.3 (b))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missng (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nsf inner arch lining damaged

nsf wing bumper door and sill damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2024 173,948 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 172,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation also inside lamp lense (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,099 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 158,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,110 miles

Engine Oil Level below min mark

Nearside Rear Lamp damage all Lights still working

Slight Condensation in Nearside Front Head Lamp

Slight corrosion outside and inside edges on Rear Brake Discs

Warning Message on Dash Drive Control System issue

Warning message on Dash Indicator Failure, For Nearside Rear Light still working possible due to damage Lamp

Fail 1 Oct 2022 145,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Oil Level below min mark

Nearside Rear Lamp damage all Lights still working

Slight Condensation in Nearside Front Head Lamp

Slight corrosion outside and inside edges on Rear Brake Discs

Warning Message on Dash Drive Control System issue

Warning message on Dash Indicator Failure, For Nearside Rear Light still working possible due to damage Lamp

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working rear light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 97,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,155 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 VYH is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

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