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FV56 OWE

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,418 mi
Last recorded178,418 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,007 miles

Note: engine bottom tray pan bottom oily

Note: warning light on dash

Offside front suspension lower front arm ball joint boot some damage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,328 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 155,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,317 miles

both side front tyres worn from edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 148,237 miles

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

both side front tyres worn from edges

Pass 31 Dec 2014 142,333 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 138,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 129,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,654 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,834 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2009 65,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FV56 OWE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV56 OWE, 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 FV56 OWE registered?

FV56 OWE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is FV56 OWE safe to buy?

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