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MJ08 LHU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,681 mi
Last recorded196,681 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 196,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 174,726 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 174,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,032 miles

misting of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,031 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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MJ08 LHU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ08 LHU, 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 MJ08 LHU registered?

MJ08 LHU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 LHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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