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RD07 RAY

2007 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,537 mi
Last recorded168,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD07 RAY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 168,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 164,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 160,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 156,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 145,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 143,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 135,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,485 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,485 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,901 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on stepped outer edges + rears starting to split on edges of tread [245/50/18w]

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,938 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,463 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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RD07 RAY is a 2007 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RD07 RAY, 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 RD07 RAY registered?

RD07 RAY is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is RD07 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD07 RAY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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