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GF06 XMA

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,811 mi
Last recorded157,811 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 XMA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 157,811 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2023 157,502 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 150,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2021 146,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 137,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,140 miles

full under trays fitted

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 12 Dec 2015 117,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,693 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GF06 XMA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF06 XMA, 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 GF06 XMA registered?

GF06 XMA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is GF06 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 XMA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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