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P26 PDR

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,273 mi
Last recorded164,273 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 PDR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 163,870 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 151,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,487 miles

Under trays engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2022 138,487 miles

Under trays engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,314 miles

indicators flashing fast

rear tyres worn off on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,352 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,311 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 18 Nov 2009 30,923 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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P26 PDR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P26 PDR, 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 P26 PDR registered?

P26 PDR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is P26 PDR safe to buy?

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