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EF56 VPO

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,325 mi
Last recorded164,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VPO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 164,325 miles

Under trays cover the whole under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2018 154,214 miles

oily under side of vehicle

under trays fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 144,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre bold on edges and slightly distorted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,434 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre bold on edges and slightly distorted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 132,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,031 miles

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 16 Oct 2015 118,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,942 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,014 miles

rear tyres low inner edges just legal

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,548 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,137 miles

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

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

Wipers poor.

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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EF56 VPO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF56 VPO, 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 EF56 VPO registered?

EF56 VPO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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