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GJ07 VRW

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VRW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear pads worn close to wear indicator

Fail 2 Dec 2025 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear pads worn close to wear indicator

Pass 30 Nov 2024 119,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,931 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded at rear unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded at rear

Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,441 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded at rear unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded at rear

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,215 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,744 miles

front tyres perished and wearing thin

rear tyres worn thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,696 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,954 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,687 miles

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

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 15 May 2013 60,415 miles

rear brake pads at 2mm o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,710 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 35,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 22,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GJ07 VRW is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ07 VRW, 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 GJ07 VRW registered?

GJ07 VRW is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is GJ07 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ07 VRW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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