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DN06 OPO

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,972 mi
Last recorded148,972 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 OPO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 148,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathrering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathrering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 146,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathrering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathrering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 142,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 138,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,656 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,907 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 129,907 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

engine covers/under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,926 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,777 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,777 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

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

Offside front tyre tread damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,909 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,858 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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DN06 OPO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN06 OPO, 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 DN06 OPO registered?

DN06 OPO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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The MOT history for DN06 OPO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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