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OY06 OGV

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 OGV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 161,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 145,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front undertray fitted

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,483 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 140,709 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 132,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,361 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,382 miles

offside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 22 Dec 2012 89,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 10 Dec 2011 75,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,460 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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OY06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY06 OGV, 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 OY06 OGV registered?

OY06 OGV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is OY06 OGV safe to buy?

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