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OY56 VXK

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,428 mi
Last recorded227,428 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VXK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 227,428 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 226,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

foremost lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

play in nearside rear suspension rearmost upper tie bar outer ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2016 206,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 206,044 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,520 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 184,918 miles

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 166,671 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 31 Jul 2013 160,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 160,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both O/S & front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 142,643 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 14 Feb 2011 128,110 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 3 Jul 2009 86,165 miles

engine oil on minimum level

slight oil leak offside front

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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OY56 VXK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY56 VXK, 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 OY56 VXK registered?

OY56 VXK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for OY56 VXK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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