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FP56 ZZB

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,761 mi
Last recorded181,761 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 181,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 181,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 164,728 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 164,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 159,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,742 miles

spare wheel missing

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Lower both sides rubber bushes slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,551 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,026 miles

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

offside of under tray covered in engine oil

offside rack boot damp

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,394 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 47,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FP56 ZZB 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 FP56 ZZB, 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 FP56 ZZB registered?

FP56 ZZB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FP56 ZZB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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