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FV06 YNY

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,184 mi
Last recorded146,184 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 YNY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 146,184 miles

Front discs worn, x2 front tyres approaching limit, covers under vehicle, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,362 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,135 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,889 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 88,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r door handle loose

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,941 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,922 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 YNY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

FV06 YNY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is FV06 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 YNY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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