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YF57 FAO

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,650 mi
Last recorded194,650 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FAO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 194,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 194,646 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Apr 2016 189,002 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 189,002 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 162,428 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,363 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 112,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,424 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,424 miles

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

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

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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YF57 FAO is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF57 FAO, 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 YF57 FAO registered?

YF57 FAO is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is YF57 FAO safe to buy?

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