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E7 VAS

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

325,937 mi
Last recorded325,937 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 VAS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 325,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 23,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 323,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 197,825 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 195,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 311,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 183,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Rear antiroll bar self leveling device slight fluid leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jan 2021 183,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Rear antiroll bar self leveling device slight fluid leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jan 2021 183,746 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse brake pipe corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear antiroll bar self leveling device slight fluid leak

Pass 2 May 2019 166,462 miles

under shields fitted unable to test certain components

Pass 5 May 2018 155,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 220,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 196,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2013 113,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 171,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 154,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,472 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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E7 VAS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E7 VAS, 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 E7 VAS registered?

E7 VAS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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