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FV06 NRF

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

319,977 mi
Last recorded319,977 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 319,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 189,512 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 189,512 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 173,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,858 miles

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

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2011 151,858 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 150,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 123,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2010 102,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,103 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 NRF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black 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 FV06 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

FV06 NRF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is FV06 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 NRF 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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