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HK57 EWU

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,589 mi
Last recorded136,589 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 EWU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 136,589 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 136,222 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,796 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,640 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

slight wear/movement in offside front(inner front) wishbone bush

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

slight wear/movement in offside front(inner front) wishbone bush

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,310 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,939 miles

Drivers side rear parking brake cable fouling on anti-roll bar

Emissions too low to register reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drivers side rear parking brake cable fouling on anti-roll bar

Emissions too low to register reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,469 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,211 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres wearing badley on inner edges

small cuts in outer side walls of front tyres

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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HK57 EWU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK57 EWU, 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 HK57 EWU registered?

HK57 EWU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is HK57 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 EWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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