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WK57 GDV

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

343,924 mi
Last recorded343,924 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GDV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 343,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 312,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 312,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 295,707 miles

all tyres near wear bars.

o/s/front tyre wall cut.

Fail 7 May 2016 295,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres near wear bars.

o/s/front tyre wall cut.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 286,055 miles

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

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

engine mgt light is on

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 273,296 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 273,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 266,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 225,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 158,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 139,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,556 miles

emissions to clean to detected

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,668 miles

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

Oil leak

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 GDV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK57 GDV, 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 WK57 GDV registered?

WK57 GDV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is WK57 GDV safe to buy?

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