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FV55 WYU

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,667 mi
Last recorded168,667 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WYU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 168,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 150,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split 245/40/20 95y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,674 miles

oil residue lower engine area

Fail 5 Jun 2015 99,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil residue lower engine area

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,016 miles

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

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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FV55 WYU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver 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 FV55 WYU, 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 FV55 WYU registered?

FV55 WYU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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