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LV06 ZGW

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,462 mi
Last recorded202,462 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 ZGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 202,462 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Fail 18 Feb 2020 202,462 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 202,279 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 198,040 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 192,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jan 2016 185,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 180,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 174,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,343 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2011 138,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 138,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,913 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZGW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV06 ZGW, 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 LV06 ZGW registered?

LV06 ZGW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is LV06 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 ZGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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