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YC57 ZLV

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 170,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 168,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 167,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2024 167,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 164,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 164,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 160,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 140,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,855 miles

All hydraulic pipes to rear roll bar corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,564 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 97,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,195 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 79,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 70,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 25 Nov 2010 38,562 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 ZLV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

YC57 ZLV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is YC57 ZLV safe to buy?

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