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LL56 EKT

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL56 EKT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 136,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 126,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 117,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LL56 EKT is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL56 EKT, 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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LL56 EKT is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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