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OV07 XDZ

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,557 mi
Last recorded170,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 XDZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 170,557 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 166,672 miles

Full underside trays fitted hampering underside components

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 163,328 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 159,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 156,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 152,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 149,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle to n/s light sratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 148,893 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle to n/s light sratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,501 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 138,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 214,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 197,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,555 miles

oil leak onto steering components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,940 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering rack oily

standard number plates for re test

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,940 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering rack oily

standard number plates for re test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,038 miles

nearside front tyre on limit wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn out inner edge.

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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OV07 XDZ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey 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 OV07 XDZ, 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 OV07 XDZ registered?

OV07 XDZ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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