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SP07 MLJ

2007 BMW 730

Maroon Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,059 mi
Last recorded151,059 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 151,059 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

parking brake doesnt lock out

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2025 151,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

parking brake doesnt lock out

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2024 135,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 127,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,721 miles

oil leak under engine tray

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,719 miles

Fuel hose leaking at the filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak under engine tray

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2021 108,132 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 108,131 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,080 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,204 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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SP07 MLJ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Maroon with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP07 MLJ, 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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What year was SP07 MLJ registered?

SP07 MLJ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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