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AP57 LWD

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,395 mi
Last recorded248,395 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LWD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 248,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 232,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 232,354 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 223,459 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 223,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 204,408 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 204,405 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 204,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2018 183,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 183,499 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 161,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses only just acceptable (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 159,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses only just acceptable (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 146,467 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,553 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,242 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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AP57 LWD is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 96,548 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 AP57 LWD, 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 19 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 LWD registered?

AP57 LWD is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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