MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertrays fitted restricting access to all testable items
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake effort only just met requirements
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
front brake discs worn .....
n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn .....
n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust emissions too clean to register.....
front brake discs worn ......
rear brake pads very low .....
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emision not detected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV06 VBU 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 64.7%.
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 VBU, 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 GV06 VBU registered?
GV06 VBU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2006.
Is GV06 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV06 VBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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