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LT57 VAK

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,736 mi
Last recorded146,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 146,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 142,249 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse lens cracked

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,130 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 129,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,010 miles

Front both sides front tralling arm bushis deteriorated

Offside Front tyre as slight cracks on outer wall

Rear both side lower arm bushis front of arm deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake bind, found manually.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Show plates removed from vehicle prior to test.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 110,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,291 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2014 88,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,930 miles

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,056 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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LT57 VAK 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 83.3%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

LT57 VAK is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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