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FL06 XBR

2006 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,402 mi
Last recorded152,402 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XBR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,402 miles

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

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

rear offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,441 miles

park brake just in limit

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 132,673 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,990 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 82,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FL06 XBR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL06 XBR, 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 FL06 XBR registered?

FL06 XBR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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