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VA07 LYH

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,667 mi
Last recorded107,667 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 LYH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 107,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275.35.20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 101,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,407 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,227 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)

Oil leak

offside brake pad warning wire out of pads

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,139 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damage

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2011 56,208 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,551 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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VA07 LYH is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA07 LYH, 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 VA07 LYH registered?

VA07 LYH is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is VA07 LYH safe to buy?

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