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VN07 OPW

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,499 mi
Last recorded228,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OPW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 228,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 228,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 217,053 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Weld on wheel

Fail 3 Jan 2018 216,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stretched (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stretched (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2016 206,516 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 206,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Jul 2016 203,037 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner fore most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner foremost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s rear alloy wheel rim welded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 194,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 175,999 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 152,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 119,923 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,061 miles

Small crack on nearside of windscreen

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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VN07 OPW is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN07 OPW, 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 VN07 OPW registered?

VN07 OPW is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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