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FY06 VYX

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VYX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 104,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 104,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 88,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 87,348 miles

engine and under covers fitted limiting full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre is catching inner arch lining.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,305 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 19 Apr 2013 67,183 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,861 miles

O/S/F/WING/DAMAGE

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,818 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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FY06 VYX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 VYX registered?

FY06 VYX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is FY06 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VYX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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