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YF57 LXA

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,172 mi
Last recorded217,172 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 217,172 miles

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

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

exhaust is blowing at centre

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s rear lower ball joint in worn

front suspension wear will affect tyre wear

o/s headlamp adjuster is missing

oil leaks

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

rear tyres are worn at inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2021 216,375 miles

Both front (front) suspension arm inner bushes split

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Exhaust cracked and slightly blowing at mounting by centre joint behind undertray.

Rear suspension arm inner front bushes de-laminated

Slackness noted in n/s/f lower rear ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2020 215,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No emission print out given readings are to low to measure

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

Rear tyres are worn at inner edge esp n/s

oil leak

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2019 210,696 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust is rusty and blowing at centre Joint

front undertray

no emission print given readings are to low to read

o/s headlamp is poor

oil leak

rear tyres are worn at inner eges

Fail 25 Sep 2019 210,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

GEAR BOX OIL LEAKING

Pass 22 Sep 2018 198,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil Leak noted from the engine.

The centre exhaust section may be cracked.

Vehicle undertrays fitted.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 180,084 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 180,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 158,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,215 miles

steering damp

Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,079 miles

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

steering damp

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

bad oil leak

steering damp

Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,495 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

bad oil leak

steering damp

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,663 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres cracking between tread

Front wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,048 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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YF57 LXA is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver 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 YF57 LXA, 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 YF57 LXA registered?

YF57 LXA is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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