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YC57 FTV

2007 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,435 mi
Last recorded182,435 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 182,435 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 182,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 172,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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 15 Mar 2021 167,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated backward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 27 Feb 2020 150,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread wearing thin.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut to inner and outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,409 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,379 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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YC57 FTV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC57 FTV, 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 YC57 FTV registered?

YC57 FTV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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