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DG56 VWE

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,176 mi
Last recorded180,176 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 180,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 154,658 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2022 154,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,677 miles

Exhaust Emissions Too Low To Read

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,249 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 19 Feb 2013 78,516 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,516 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,413 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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DG56 VWE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG56 VWE, 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 DG56 VWE registered?

DG56 VWE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is DG56 VWE safe to buy?

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