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GV56 DVM

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,638 mi
Last recorded177,638 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DVM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 177,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut open and re welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 172,960 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker top worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,905 miles

Bonnet gas struts weakened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 166,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet gas struts weakened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2023 167,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 159,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 155,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 155,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 153,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 153,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,412 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 141,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 135,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,268 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,157 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 122,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 111,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 102,098 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,861 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,425 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,709 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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GV56 DVM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV56 DVM, 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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GV56 DVM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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