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LJ58 VZH

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,414 mi
Last recorded157,414 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 157,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 146,061 miles

Central Rear child seat

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2018 146,061 miles

Central Rear child seat

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 132,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2016 114,639 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 114,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2016 114,621 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2016 114,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 99,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 99,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 84,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,720 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,388 miles

n/s rear brake pads appear low

Fail 21 Jan 2012 44,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,191 miles

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 VZH is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

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

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