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EF06 FAM

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FAM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 160,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 153,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 131,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 131,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 104,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,783 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

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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EF06 FAM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF06 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF06 FAM registered?

EF06 FAM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is EF06 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 FAM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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