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YC57 LWZ

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,170 mi
Last recorded188,170 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 188,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 183,033 miles

Offside Rear brake wear indicator not fitted correctly

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 182,981 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake wear lead incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 179,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 176,719 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 176,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 165,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,052 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)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

engine covers and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 137,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

engine covers and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

plastic engine covers and underside covers restricting view not allowing full inspection

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 122,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

oil leak

plastic engine covers and underside covers restricting view not allowing full inspection

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,485 miles

front n/s pad wear ind wire loose

srs light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front n/s pad wear ind wire loose

srs light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,595 miles

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

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

slight sidewall and wheel damage nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC57 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

YC57 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YC57 LWZ safe to buy?

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