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P40 DLW

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,267 mi
Last recorded170,267 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 DLW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 170,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 159,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 151,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 149,663 miles

bonnet struts weak

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear brake pipes and pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated / slight play (front arms)

nearside front suspension arm bush has slight play (rear arm)

offside front suspension arm bush has slight play (front arm)

oil sweat at steering rack

oil sweat at sump

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 149,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear at offside rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet holding struts x2 weak

both steering racks has fluid around it. possible rack leak

engine covers + undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh removed from rear view mirrir ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh removed from rear view mirrir ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,687 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 134,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,984 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,223 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,219 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

nearside front fog light damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,121 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 25 Oct 2010 54,293 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,731 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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P40 DLW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black 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 P40 DLW, 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 P40 DLW registered?

P40 DLW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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