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M700 DGR

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 DGR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 114,242 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (next to flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (front to rear) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (next to flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.7mm) 255-45-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear at rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear at rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm front bush bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coils springs corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,256 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hoses slightly cracked

Parking brake at nearside not working as efficiently as offside

Slight dampness around nearside steering rack boot

Small chips in windscreen

Steering lock not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,787 miles

front tyres sidewall damage

light cracking in rear brake flex pipes

offside front tyre wear slightly more outer edge

oil around nearside steering rack boot

parts of rear brake pipes coated in substance unable to assess condition of pipes

possible steering lock not working no malfunction lamps shown

small chips in screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewalls of both front tyres slightly kerb damaged

steering lock not working

Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewalls of both front tyres slightly kerb damaged

steering lock not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,116 miles

3mm left down centre of both rear tyres

All tyres slightly kerb damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock not working

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,116 miles

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

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

3mm left down centre of both rear tyres

All tyres slightly kerb damaged

Nearside wiper blade slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock not working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside tyre sidewall slight damage

possible steering lock fault not engaging

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,648 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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M700 DGR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M700 DGR, 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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M700 DGR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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