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C3 PFB

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,923 mi
Last recorded114,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PFB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,397 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,279 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,269 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre had a nail

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,304 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre had a nail

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,784 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,069 miles

power steering fluid low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,778 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,349 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C3 PFB is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3 PFB, 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 C3 PFB registered?

C3 PFB is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is C3 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PFB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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