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GN55 XWY

2006 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 XWY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,521 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 121,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen misaligned (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,420 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,174 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,605 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,236 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the limit on the outter edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r suspension arm rear bush splitting

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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GN55 XWY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN55 XWY, 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 GN55 XWY registered?

GN55 XWY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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