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LM08 JVK

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JVK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 129,021 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,915 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 74,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

emissions undetectable too clean

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 51,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,024 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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LM08 JVK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM08 JVK, 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 LM08 JVK registered?

LM08 JVK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is LM08 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 JVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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