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GU56 LVO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,381 mi
Last recorded189,381 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LVO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 189,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 179,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 161,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,196 miles

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 155,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 143,192 miles

N/S headlight mount damaged but secure for test

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,192 miles

N/S headlight mount damaged but secure for test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,252 miles

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

beam corrector fitted to n/s

both front jacking point rubber blocks missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,018 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

beam corrector fitted to n/s

both front jacking point rubber blocks missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,076 miles

EML on

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,054 miles

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

Emission actioned no acceleration detected

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,867 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 36,347 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,393 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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GU56 LVO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU56 LVO, 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 GU56 LVO registered?

GU56 LVO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GU56 LVO safe to buy?

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