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OY56 WVF

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

399,104 mi
Last recorded399,104 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 WVF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 399,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 237,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 226,213 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 215,014 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 201,128 miles

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

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

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

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

body sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn down on inner of treads

engine bay covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 193,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 180,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

motorway toll device fitted upper windscreen.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 102,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 94,111 miles

FRONT BRAKE INNER DISC PADS VERY WORN

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,917 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WVF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OY56 WVF, 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 OY56 WVF registered?

OY56 WVF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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