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YF57 KGY

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

222,088 mi
Last recorded222,088 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 222,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 220,000 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 129,847 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 208,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 127,110 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,082 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 191,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,246 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,841 miles

Offside Front 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 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,294 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 82,594 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

front brake discs lipped

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,898 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,969 miles

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,358 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,358 miles

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

245/45/19/98y pirelli p zero

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,881 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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 KGY is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YF57 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

YF57 KGY is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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