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B5 LBG

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LBG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 159,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 146,360 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 146,360 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Front hanger differential bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2022 121,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear differential hanger bushes worn

Fail 11 May 2022 121,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear differential hanger bushes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,786 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

oil level low

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,221 miles

(front) tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2011 15,182 miles

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

(front) tyres wearing on outer edges

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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B5 LBG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B5 LBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 LBG registered?

B5 LBG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is B5 LBG safe to buy?

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