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FY06 MVD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,404 mi
Last recorded148,404 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 MVD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 148,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TCA light on during test

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2012 127,145 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2012 127,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside hand brake cable outer casing in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,208 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

parking brake cable outer casings in poor condition

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2011 107,145 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

parking brake cable outer casings in poor condition

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,657 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,844 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FY06 MVD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FY06 MVD, 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 FY06 MVD registered?

FY06 MVD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is FY06 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 MVD shows 7 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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