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DV06 VCZ

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,940 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 104,588 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,794 miles

smoke emissions too clean to read

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,794 miles

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

smoke emissions too clean to read

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,979 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,722 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,281 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 59,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,431 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)

both front tyres are wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,911 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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DV06 VCZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV06 VCZ, 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 DV06 VCZ registered?

DV06 VCZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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