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GV06 YRL

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,300 mi
Last recorded192,300 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 192,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 192,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 179,000 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 13 Nov 2015 178,998 miles

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

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 163,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush bonding partically failed but has no excessive movement at present

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

n/s/r tyre wearing more on inner edge

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

under tray slightly loose but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 131,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,096 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 YRL is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

GV06 YRL is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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