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M21 CTW

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 CTW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,097 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,461 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,678 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 101,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

transmission warning displayed

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,040 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

transmission warning displayed

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 60,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,917 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 53,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,148 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 20,830 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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M21 CTW is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black 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 M21 CTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M21 CTW registered?

M21 CTW is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is M21 CTW safe to buy?

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