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YK57 GYY

2007 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 GYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 135,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 132,261 miles

both front tyres outer edge wear

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 2 May 2024 131,867 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 16 May 2023 131,448 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

slight play at both front wheels

suspension level uneven at rear

Pass 30 May 2022 113,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,273 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,475 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,800 miles

covers obstructing view of underneath

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,400 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO RECORD

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,438 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,556 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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YK57 GYY is a 2007 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK57 GYY, 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 YK57 GYY registered?

YK57 GYY is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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