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LJ57 AHA

2008 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,366 mi
Last recorded37,366 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 AHA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 37,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,881 miles

Offside Wiper rubber split.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,607 miles

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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LJ57 AHA is a 2008 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 AHA, 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 LJ57 AHA registered?

LJ57 AHA is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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