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GV06 VBU

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,979 mi
Last recorded180,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 180,979 miles

undertrays fitted restricting access to all testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2018 154,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,380 miles

front brake discs worn .....

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,380 miles

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 .......

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,026 miles

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 .....

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,847 miles

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

emision not detected

Pass 23 May 2014 110,942 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 110,942 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 98,192 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,607 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2011 78,607 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)

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)

Pass 5 May 2010
Fail 5 May 2010

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,504 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,504 miles

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.

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 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?

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