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YE57 GVV

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,740 mi
Last recorded151,740 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GVV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 151,740 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 151,737 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 145,401 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,934 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2023 131,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,149 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 1 Mar 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 63,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,842 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 3 Mar 2014 53,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,417 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,737 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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YE57 GVV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE57 GVV, 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 YE57 GVV registered?

YE57 GVV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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