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GY56 VHP

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

212,930 mi
Last recorded212,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VHP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 212,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 206,711 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 190,462 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 177,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 166,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,129 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 138,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,347 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 121,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,567 miles

low emmissions no reading

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres have small cuts to outer sidewalls, and both tyres have low tread on inner and outer edges.

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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GY56 VHP is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY56 VHP, 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 GY56 VHP registered?

GY56 VHP is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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