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GV06 XHS

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,123 mi
Last recorded177,123 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XHS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 177,123 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake warning light on .

Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,385 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2017 175,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 165,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 153,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 153,745 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 127,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 108,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front headlight washers not working.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 108,740 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front headlight washers not working.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 81,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 81,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,426 miles

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to underbody covers

Fail 11 May 2010 58,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to underbody covers

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,334 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 XHS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

GV06 XHS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is GV06 XHS safe to buy?

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