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LT57 VAD

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,723 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 93,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 83,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,975 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,418 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs have a lip

oil on undertray

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,418 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs have a lip

oil on undertray

Pass 2 Jan 2013 533,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,346 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VAD 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 76.2%.

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 LT57 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

LT57 VAD is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is LT57 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 VAD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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