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LV56 SVG

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,641 mi
Last recorded154,641 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 SVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,220 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 146,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,655 miles

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

nearside front tyre is splitting on outer edge of tread and wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre is splitting on outer edge of tread and wearing on outer tread

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 20 Jul 2015 125,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 113,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,775 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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LV56 SVG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV56 SVG, 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

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What year was LV56 SVG registered?

LV56 SVG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is LV56 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 SVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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