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FY57 XTK

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,458 mi
Last recorded204,458 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XTK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 204,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 177,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,511 miles

Advise rear brake pad indicator lamp on (fitted new sensor.)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 160,511 miles

Advise rear brake pad indicator lamp on (fitted new sensor.)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 140,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,122 miles

Nearside 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 16 May 2011 79,015 miles

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

air bag light stays on in dash

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,789 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,227 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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FY57 XTK is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY57 XTK, 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 FY57 XTK registered?

FY57 XTK is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is FY57 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XTK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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