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FD55 DLN

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 DLN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cuts to rear sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,769 miles

cuts to sidewalls

play in rack ends

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,767 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

cuts to sidewalls

play in rack ends

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,509 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front and rear tyre have uneven tread wear

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front and rear tyre have uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cuts in tyre walls

plastic sills fitted all round obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,900 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cuts in tyre walls

plastic sills fitted all round obscuring some underside components

washer bottle leaking at pump seal

Pass 12 Jan 2012

both front tyres cuts in rubbing band on side walls

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,259 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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FD55 DLN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD55 DLN, 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 FD55 DLN registered?

FD55 DLN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is FD55 DLN safe to buy?

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