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LB06 ZFZ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,534 mi
Last recorded171,534 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 171,534 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 166,400 miles

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Front pads low

Oil leak

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2019 166,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Covers fitted

Front pads low

N/S/F wiper slightly worn

O/S/F Side mirror slightly insecure

Rear Both coil spring has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 159,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,605 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank black seal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,376 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 103,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,663 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,799 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,339 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 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey 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 LB06 ZFZ, 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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LB06 ZFZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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