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YB07 HPJ

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,837 mi
Last recorded167,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 167,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 164,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 164,950 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 158,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 148,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,328 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge walls both sides (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested no value recorded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,121 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,015 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 118,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,550 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 110,040 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE/O/S REAR TYRE 2-3MM ONLY

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,370 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 67,404 miles

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

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

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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YB07 HPJ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB07 HPJ, 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 YB07 HPJ registered?

YB07 HPJ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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The MOT history for YB07 HPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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