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P4 VKP

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 VKP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Differential heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both bonnet support struts have failed)(do not support bonnet in upright position

nearside washer jet inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,678 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,278 miles

All Tyres perishing

Surface corrosion to underbody including suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,112 miles

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

engine and under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,109 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning wire disconnected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Pad sensor not connected to pad (hanging)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,038 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,383 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,409 miles

Diesel smoke analyser not printing - pass ok

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diesel smoke analyser not printing - pass ok

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P4 VKP 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 94.4%.

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 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 P4 VKP, 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 P4 VKP registered?

P4 VKP is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is P4 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 VKP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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