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GV06 DLD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 DLD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 141,876 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil fouling

Fail 27 Feb 2019 123,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil fouling

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 116,265 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Fail 15 May 2017 116,265 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 covers and under trays fitted...

Pass 14 May 2016 107,623 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 96,449 miles

front brake discs slight wear

nearside and offside rear lower support arm bushes slight wear

nearside and offside rear tyres inside edges worn

Fail 15 May 2014 85,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 85,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 61,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 54,304 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,989 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,985 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,308 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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GV06 DLD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black 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 GV06 DLD, 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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GV06 DLD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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