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LR06 WLZ

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

256,448 mi
Last recorded256,448 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 256,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 240,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 223,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 210,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 193,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 193,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 177,568 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 177,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil fouling on sump

Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil fouling on sump

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,380 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 115,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,181 miles

Very low smoke emissions.GOOD

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,761 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,962 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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LR06 WLZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR06 WLZ, 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 LR06 WLZ registered?

LR06 WLZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for LR06 WLZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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