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BK07 WBU

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,322 mi
Last recorded176,322 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 WBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 176,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 176,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 148,028 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 221,429 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 221,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 128,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 20, inner sidewall serious cracks, (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on tyre walls

front brake pads roughly 40% worn

no oil showing on dipstick add 1-1/2 litres

rear brake pads roughly 50-60 % worn

view to inner brake pads limited

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,565 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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BK07 WBU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK07 WBU, 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 BK07 WBU registered?

BK07 WBU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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