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P2 PFA

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,184 mi
Last recorded115,184 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 PFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 115,184 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,823 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 89,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,299 miles

Substantial Engine Oil Leak - Advise Diagnose and Rectification

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,133 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,133 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,352 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,110 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P2 PFA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P2 PFA, 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 P2 PFA registered?

P2 PFA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is P2 PFA safe to buy?

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