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J40 PPV

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,046 mi
Last recorded109,046 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PPV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,742 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted covering components in the engine bay

undertray covers fitted, covering componts in the underframe

Fail 20 Mar 2020 93,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted covering components in the engine bay

undertray covers fitted, covering componts in the underframe

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,983 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,736 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread 275/35/20

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,404 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,355 miles

wrong size tyre fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,104 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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J40 PPV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J40 PPV, 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 J40 PPV registered?

J40 PPV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is J40 PPV safe to buy?

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