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H15 OVB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,576 mi
Last recorded148,576 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 OVB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 148,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,599 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2015 127,545 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 38,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H15 OVB 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 81.8%.

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 H15 OVB, 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 H15 OVB registered?

H15 OVB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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