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LV06 UKG

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,420 mi
Last recorded201,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 UKG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 201,420 miles

MIL Lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 201,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MIL Lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 193,811 miles

MIL Lamp on

Fail 24 Apr 2019 193,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MIL Lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2018 184,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 175,751 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 175,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 162,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 147,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 132,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,493 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 56,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,933 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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LV06 UKG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LV06 UKG, 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

How do I check the history of LV06 UKG?

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What year was LV06 UKG registered?

LV06 UKG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is LV06 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 UKG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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