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LS57 XCN

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,940 mi
Last recorded231,940 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XCN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 231,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 231,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 224,797 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 211,827 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 203,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges & uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 190,679 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 177,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 164,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2014 161,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 161,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 145,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 145,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,603 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 97,773 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 73,236 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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LS57 XCN is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS57 XCN, 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 LS57 XCN registered?

LS57 XCN is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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