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MD06 UWA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,376 mi
Last recorded165,376 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 UWA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 165,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 165,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 155,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise front and rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,870 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,993 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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MD06 UWA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MD06 UWA, 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 MD06 UWA registered?

MD06 UWA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is MD06 UWA safe to buy?

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