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X40 DUL

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 DUL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 149,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 149,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 140,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 107,494 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,123 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,652 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,650 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Road wheel fixing missing Each front wheel is missing a fixing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure Wheel arch liner insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Each rear wheel is missing a fixing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arms on both nearside and offside. Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm. Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 70,005 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 70,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,886 miles

small cut nsf tyre

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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X40 DUL is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X40 DUL, 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 X40 DUL registered?

X40 DUL is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is X40 DUL safe to buy?

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