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YB57 UBR

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UBR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 144,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,412 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 111,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,895 miles

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

small chip in passenger side windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,383 miles

Chips on the windscreen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar hydraulic system has a slight seepage.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar hydraulic system has a slight seepage.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,976 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,171 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,057 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 57,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 22 Aug 2012 44,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,830 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,584 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 UBR is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black 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 UBR, 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 YB57 UBR registered?

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

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