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YB07 UVU

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,688 mi
Last recorded141,688 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 138,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 138,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 138,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 133,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 129,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. 7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 129,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. 7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 124,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside tyre wall has 2 small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,378 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,440 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,440 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,034 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,963 miles

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

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

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 UVU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB07 UVU, 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 YB07 UVU registered?

YB07 UVU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is YB07 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UVU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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