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SL57 TLJ

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 108,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 82,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,238 miles

car is covered with underseal paint cover

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear park brake cable casing slightly chaffed

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 73,727 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction holder on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,649 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,531 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar D bush has slight fluid leak

n/s/f door handle insecure

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall not deep enough to expose cord or ply

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 2 Sep 2010 27,664 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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SL57 TLJ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black 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 SL57 TLJ, 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 SL57 TLJ registered?

SL57 TLJ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is SL57 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 TLJ 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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