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CE07 LBY

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,206 mi
Last recorded146,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 LBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 146,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 112,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front windscreen outside swept area buttom coner zone b has crack more then 40mm

Fail 10 May 2014 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s front windscreen outside swept area buttom coner zone b has crack more then 40mm

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 241,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 240,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 219,021 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 202,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 202,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 178,808 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 178,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 157,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,467 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 141,467 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 115,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,494 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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CE07 LBY is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE07 LBY, 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 CE07 LBY registered?

CE07 LBY is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is CE07 LBY safe to buy?

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