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GJ06 VZO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,746 mi
Last recorded177,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 177,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 167,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 157,870 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 145,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,119 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2016 114,598 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 5 Dec 2015 110,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,479 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 77,479 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 70,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,554 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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GJ06 VZO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 VZO, 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 GJ06 VZO registered?

GJ06 VZO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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