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MJ08 LWA

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LWA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,169 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,797 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 57,786 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,672 miles

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

small oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres perished and small cuts

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

small oil leaks

wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,852 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits

o/s rack damp & small oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,754 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,775 miles

Both front wheels kerb damaged

Plastic sill and full under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both front wheels kerb damaged

Full under body covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brakes very noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,918 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 LWA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MJ08 LWA, 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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MJ08 LWA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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