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YC57 LFX

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,074 mi
Last recorded182,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LFX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 182,074 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Pass 23 Nov 2017 173,186 miles

both front tyres worn on outer

both rear flexy brake hoses perrished

both rear tyres near limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 170,231 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 30 Jul 2015 160,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 154,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,614 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear worn unevenly

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,996 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre feathered

oil leak

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,176 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)

Oil leak

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 LFX is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LFX, 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 YC57 LFX registered?

YC57 LFX is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is YC57 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 LFX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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