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AK56 OVX

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,590 mi
Last recorded149,590 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OVX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2012 149,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

damage front no plate

eml on

oil leak on o/s/f suspension

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 149,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

damage front no plate

eml on

oil leak on o/s/f suspension

wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2011 95,876 miles

Oil leak

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

accident damage n/s front and rear

front no plate cracked

full engine and floor undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2011 95,876 miles

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

Oil leak

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

accident damage n/s front and rear

front no plate cracked

full engine and floor undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,553 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,629 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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AK56 OVX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AK56 OVX, 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 AK56 OVX registered?

AK56 OVX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AK56 OVX safe to buy?

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