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J55 MSF

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,833 mi
Last recorded143,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MSF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 143,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 143,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 182,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,420 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,315 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 95,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,083 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,403 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 51,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,739 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

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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J55 MSF is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J55 MSF, 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 J55 MSF registered?

J55 MSF is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2007.

Is J55 MSF safe to buy?

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