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FV06 CZU

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 87,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 87,690 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 86,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected cable outer sheath (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,850 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 30,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,878 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 CZU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

FV06 CZU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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