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EF57 FKJ

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,844 mi
Last recorded74,844 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,782 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 74,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,847 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has cuts

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,764 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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EF57 FKJ 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 87.5%.

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 EF57 FKJ, 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 EF57 FKJ registered?

EF57 FKJ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is EF57 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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