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YB57 UNP

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 156,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 156,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 152,484 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 152,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 144,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 141,393 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 138,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 133,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,192 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 123,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm as marked inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm as marked inner bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,851 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 UNP is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

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

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