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YG57 XYV

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 XYV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 154,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 151,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,696 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 151,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 151,604 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 151,604 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake ware (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,055 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 90,058 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limits & very low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low on edges, very low on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,343 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,958 miles

both front tyres cracking

no print out was produced due to low emissons vehicle passed no reading

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,397 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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YG57 XYV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG57 XYV, 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 YG57 XYV registered?

YG57 XYV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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