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WK57 GBU

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,924 mi
Last recorded170,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 170,924 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 170,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 161,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,093 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 133,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 119,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,671 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,838 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,062 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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WK57 GBU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK57 GBU, 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 WK57 GBU registered?

WK57 GBU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is WK57 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 GBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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