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A17 VRM

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,881 mi
Last recorded181,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VRM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 181,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 169,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 149,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,077 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 100,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,087 miles

n/s/r rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,025 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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A17 VRM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 VRM registered?

A17 VRM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A17 VRM safe to buy?

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