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DS06 OPA

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,397 mi
Last recorded200,397 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 OPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 200,397 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 193,345 miles

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

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

front brake pipes are greased

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2021 187,171 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front position lamp flicker.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive around differential area, need further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet latch defective.

Pass 18 Jul 2020 176,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,531 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 158,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,131 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 146,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,296 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,296 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r lower arm inner bush worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,912 miles

Chips in windscreen

Slight Play in o/s/f suspesnion

Wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2014 116,918 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2014 116,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

condensation in both front fog lamps

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,515 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,480 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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DS06 OPA 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 77.8%.

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 DS06 OPA, 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 DS06 OPA registered?

DS06 OPA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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