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YB57 VBJ

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VBJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 166,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 153,705 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 153,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,619 miles

Nearside mirror fixed with screw

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 127,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror fixed with screw

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 107,296 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,599 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to, fitted plastic covers.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,920 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 VBJ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB57 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

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