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W4 DEW

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,006 mi
Last recorded196,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DEW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 196,006 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 196,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 180,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 180,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 171,393 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 171,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 162,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,605 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 142,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 142,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,056 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,296 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge excessively worn (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,750 miles

Tyre sidewalls are damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,788 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,764 miles

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

Ns rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2012 47,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,768 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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W4 DEW is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W4 DEW, 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 W4 DEW registered?

W4 DEW is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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