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YK07 WNV

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,210 mi
Last recorded164,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 WNV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 164,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underbody coverd

Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 142,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 125,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front to rear pipes cant be inspected plastic under guard covering them

Fail 28 Nov 2019 125,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired wheel has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front to rear pipes cant be inspected plastic under guard covering them

Pass 3 Nov 2018 119,070 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 119,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 113,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,535 miles

Front windscreen washers weak opperation

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

Offside Rear tyre wearing very low in places (on limit)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 102,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front windscreen washers weak opperation

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

Offside Rear tyre wearing very low in places (on limit)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn devoide of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,028 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,025 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,012 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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YK07 WNV is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK07 WNV, 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 YK07 WNV registered?

YK07 WNV is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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