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YB57 SZW

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

167,811 mi
Last recorded167,811 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SZW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 167,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear, Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 162,001 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,004 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 151,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 134,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 123,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 113,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2015 94,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 80,991 miles

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

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

TRACKING .

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,075 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,860 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,436 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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YB57 SZW is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YB57 SZW, 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 YB57 SZW registered?

YB57 SZW is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YB57 SZW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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