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EX08 LWS

2008 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LWS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 179,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,843 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 152,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 152,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2012 91,287 miles

Offside front mirror cover missing

Fail 8 May 2012 91,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front jacking block missing

Offside front mirror cover missing

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

Pass 5 May 2011 76,457 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 76,457 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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EX08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 LWS registered?

EX08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EX08 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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