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LB06 VNH

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 VNH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2025 123,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 121,815 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,730 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,307 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,339 miles

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

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

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

front brake dicses worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,766 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,040 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,040 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,161 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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LB06 VNH is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB06 VNH, 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 LB06 VNH registered?

LB06 VNH is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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