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LT57 SKU

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,466 mi
Last recorded187,466 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 SKU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 187,466 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 176,158 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 168,901 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 163,359 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 154,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 147,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 128,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,658 miles

N/S mirror unit mising

NSF tyre has a 2 nails.

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

O/S mirror - temporary mirror fitted.

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

Oil leak

nsr fog light- not working.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S mirror unit mising

NSF tyre has a 2 nails.

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

O/S mirror - temporary mirror fitted.

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

Oil leak

nsr fog light- not working.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,969 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 92,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,573 miles

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

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

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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LT57 SKU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT57 SKU, 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 LT57 SKU registered?

LT57 SKU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is LT57 SKU safe to buy?

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