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E12 EYM

2007 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 EYM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 141,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer arch rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2026 141,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer arch rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2025 331,500 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 331,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 122,804 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 325,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,599 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 314,053 miles

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,006 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 249,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,792 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 168,575 miles

car leaning to offside

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 92,275 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,692 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,618 miles

front pads worn

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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E12 EYM is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 E12 EYM, 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 E12 EYM registered?

E12 EYM is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is E12 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 EYM shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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