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40 RDV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RDV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 141,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 116,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,260 miles

Offside Front tyre thin on shoulder

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

full undertray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre thin on shoulder

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions tested but to low to be able to obtain a reading

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,755 miles

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,755 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot lid only opens from key

o/s mirror cover missing

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 19,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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40 RDV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 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 40 RDV, 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 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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40 RDV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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