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GL55 WVE

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

299,945 mi
Last recorded299,945 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 299,945 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 282,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 279,046 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 279,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 248,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 224,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 224,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

offside engine mount loose

Pass 14 Mar 2011 206,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 206,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 148,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 148,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,221 miles

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

front and rear discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2009 132,221 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 117,835 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,347 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 WVE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVE, 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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GL55 WVE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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