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FY07 YCV

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

370,691 mi
Last recorded370,691 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 YCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 370,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 362,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 354,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 346,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Under-trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 338,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 194,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 178,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 178,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 169,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 148,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 121,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,787 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,328 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY07 YCV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FY07 YCV, 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 FY07 YCV registered?

FY07 YCV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is FY07 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 YCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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