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M88 NWR

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

264,534 mi
Last recorded264,534 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NWR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 264,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 260,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front non-obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2021 260,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 258,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 257,347 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 251,787 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 251,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Nov 2016 251,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears are cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 243,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 234,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 222,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 212,765 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 174,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 120,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,143 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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M88 NWR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M88 NWR, 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 M88 NWR registered?

M88 NWR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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