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FV06 CZH

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,200 mi
Last recorded147,200 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 CZH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 147,200 miles

Nearside Front LOWER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

Pass 18 Mar 2024 140,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 140,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 134,118 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 134,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,157 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,076 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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FV06 CZH is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FV06 CZH, 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 FV06 CZH registered?

FV06 CZH is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 CZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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