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YC07 BKK

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,328 mi
Last recorded185,328 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BKK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 185,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 184,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (alloy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (alloy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing from each wheel !!! (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (alloy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (alloy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 177,218 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 177,204 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative self levelling failure on dash (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 173,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,114 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 166,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 166,645 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 166,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,027 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Central under cover fitted

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

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

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

Nearside under cover fitted

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

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

Offside under cover fitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,896 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)

Offside Rear 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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YC07 BKK is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver 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 YC07 BKK, 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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YC07 BKK is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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