CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS07 DKX

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

316,841 mi
Last recorded316,841 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 DKX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 316,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 298,439 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 275,937 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 248,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 228,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 228,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 207,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 187,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 170,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 153,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 153,763 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,716 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r door handel loose

rear anti roll bar dynamic drive hydrulic unit wet with oil

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,517 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 24 May 2010 100,354 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS07 DKX is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS07 DKX, 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

How do I check the history of YS07 DKX?

You can check the full history of YS07 DKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS07 DKX registered?

YS07 DKX is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is YS07 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS07 DKX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS07 DKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS07 DKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.