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FA06 AOL

2006 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,349 mi
Last recorded155,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 AOL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 155,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,349 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 142,746 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,886 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 105,614 miles

engine management light on in dash

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 61,118 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,761 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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FA06 AOL is a 2006 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA06 AOL, 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 FA06 AOL registered?

FA06 AOL is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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