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PJ07 FON

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

268,551 mi
Last recorded268,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 FON
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 268,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 257,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 255,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 255,218 miles

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

Offside Front Lower link arm seaping greace

Fail 1 Oct 2021 255,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower link arm seaping greace

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 249,831 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 249,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 240,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 240,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 219,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 200,781 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 200,776 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 184,126 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 175,574 miles

Front halo (sidelights) outputting different shades of white light

Heavy oil leaks from engine

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 175,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front halo (sidelights) outputting different shades of white light

Heavy oil leaks from engine

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 146,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 117,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,840 miles

rear tyres going out of shape/low on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2010 38,509 miles

o/s/f tyre poor condition oil leak engine area

Fail 4 May 2010 38,499 miles

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

o/s/f tyre poor condition oil leak engine area

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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PJ07 FON 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 PJ07 FON, 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 PJ07 FON registered?

PJ07 FON is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is PJ07 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ07 FON shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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