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LP08 HNO

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,859 mi
Last recorded176,859 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HNO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 176,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 173,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 168,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 163,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 158,916 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 141,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 127,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 115,188 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 102,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,528 miles

Play in, Offside front, lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,772 miles

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

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)

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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LP08 HNO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP08 HNO, 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 LP08 HNO registered?

LP08 HNO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is LP08 HNO safe to buy?

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