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SVS 7

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 7
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 156,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 140,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 129,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,469 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 117,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 112,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 102,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,559 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,420 miles

Bonnet saftey catch stiff

Both front & nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Warning light showing on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,416 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres wearing on edges

Bonnet saftey catch stiff

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Warning light showing on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads inner 4mm

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,214 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SVS 7 is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SVS 7, 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 SVS 7 registered?

SVS 7 is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is SVS 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVS 7 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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