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M7 XEC

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 157,379 miles

rear diff housing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 155,057 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear rear differential outer casing corroded , not leaking at time of test

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2024 155,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear rear differential outer casing corroded , not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 153,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 153,914 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 150,667 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,247 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,318 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,022 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 41,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,877 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

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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M7 XEC is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 M7 XEC, 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 M7 XEC registered?

M7 XEC is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is M7 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 XEC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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