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GL06 SFE

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 SFE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,796 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside shoulders

Fail 17 Jan 2014 121,729 miles

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

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)

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

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

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,749 miles

rear brake pads low....

wipers smear.....

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,694 miles

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

offside mirror glass cracked

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,694 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside mirror glass cracked

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,957 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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GL06 SFE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL06 SFE, 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 GL06 SFE registered?

GL06 SFE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is GL06 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 SFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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