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DF06 FSX

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,071 mi
Last recorded247,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 FSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 247,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,316 miles

Rear both rear hub mounts slight play

all discs heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,326 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,122 miles

front and rear number plates characters not of standard type

Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,872 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates characters not of standard type

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 75,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,781 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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DF06 FSX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF06 FSX, 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 DF06 FSX registered?

DF06 FSX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is DF06 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 FSX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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