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DV56 AHA

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,473 mi
Last recorded173,473 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 AHA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 173,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 155,752 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 155,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,661 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt center joint (2.2.C.1c)

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,661 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt center joint (2.2.C.1c)

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,990 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 83,149 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,301 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,391 miles

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

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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DV56 AHA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV56 AHA, 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 DV56 AHA registered?

DV56 AHA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DV56 AHA safe to buy?

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