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GL55 LFS

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,723 mi
Last recorded149,723 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LFS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 149,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 149,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake pad sensor possible missing

rear brake disc's rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 130,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin and discs in poor condition.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,591 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres have varying degrees of damage to side walls,inner and outer in some cases

Fail 25 Jan 2011 111,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres have varying degrees of damage to side walls,inner and outer in some cases

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,773 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,670 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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GL55 LFS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver 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 GL55 LFS, 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 GL55 LFS registered?

GL55 LFS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GL55 LFS safe to buy?

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