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GR53 AMS

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,687 mi
Last recorded225,687 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AMS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 225,687 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 192,668 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 166,245 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 166,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 128,833 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 128,833 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,687 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 104,687 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 2 Jan 2013 93,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 76,920 miles

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,840 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,340 miles

The brake pad warning light is on the dash although the pads look to be above the mot standard

The n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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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GR53 AMS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GR53 AMS, 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 GR53 AMS registered?

GR53 AMS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GR53 AMS safe to buy?

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