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MV57 XSE

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,616 mi
Last recorded152,616 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 XSE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 152,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section x2 pipes + covers fitted unable to check all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 143,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,009 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 119,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,905 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer sheath- slightly frayed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear caked in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp image on dip- slightly weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge- due to suspension defect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 116,905 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated and secondary device defective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer sheath- slightly frayed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear caked in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp image on dip- slightly weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge- due to suspension defect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush-minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,028 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,967 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,387 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,873 miles

BOTH NO PLATES SPACING SEEM TO BE INCORRECT .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,331 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,012 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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MV57 XSE is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV57 XSE, 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 MV57 XSE registered?

MV57 XSE is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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