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BV07 BKE

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,350 mi
Last recorded208,350 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 208,350 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 208,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 204,261 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 196,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 196,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 187,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bushes to the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 177,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 177,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear at the back of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2020 169,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,739 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,058 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,777 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,587 miles

undertrays fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,438 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear upper arms have slight play

Brakes reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,740 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,384 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,909 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

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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BV07 BKE is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV07 BKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV07 BKE registered?

BV07 BKE is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BV07 BKE safe to buy?

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