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LA06 ZVC

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 134,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,217 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 134,217 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in boot (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,726 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,726 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,649 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,233 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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LA06 ZVC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA06 ZVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 ZVC registered?

LA06 ZVC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is LA06 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 ZVC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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