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AF05 RAM

2006 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RAM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 245/40/20

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 84,392 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 245/40/20

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,450 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,134 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,363 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre

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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AF05 RAM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF05 RAM, 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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What year was AF05 RAM registered?

AF05 RAM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is AF05 RAM safe to buy?

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