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R2 HXA

2007 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,247 mi
Last recorded190,247 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 HXA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 190,247 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2024 184,238 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 174,166 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 151,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,059 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen & worn on the inner edge.

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,883 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Minor exhaust leak from turbo to manifold gasket.

Minor oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,645 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre slight damage outer side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre slight damage outer side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,804 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,961 miles

both nearside tyre walls cut

both nearside wheel rims damaged

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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R2 HXA is a 2007 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R2 HXA, 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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R2 HXA is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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