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LR58 DLX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 DLX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,403 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust lip on inner face reducing contact area of pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre lower arm has excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust lip on inner face reducing contact area of pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 85,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 74,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 69,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 69,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,986 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 61,986 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,596 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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LR58 DLX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR58 DLX, 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 LR58 DLX registered?

LR58 DLX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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