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FSZ 1549

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 1549
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 132,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,551 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,110 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 7 Jul 2023 111,101 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 106,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose connection recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose connection recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 103,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose connection recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi hose connection recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between treads recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,334 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,904 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 98,901 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,131 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and o/s/f worn on edges.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front wipers poor condition.

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,131 miles

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

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and o/s/f worn on edges.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front wipers poor condition.

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,863 miles

Chips in front windscreen

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

N/S/R tyre worn down to wear markers

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,922 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,020 miles

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,190 miles

both sides front tyre worn on edges cut and perished and worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,397 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges and spliting

under body sheild fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,521 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

sill covers and under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

trigger point not met

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,436 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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FSZ 1549 is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FSZ 1549, 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 FSZ 1549 registered?

FSZ 1549 is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is FSZ 1549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 1549 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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