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PF06 VMW

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,379 mi
Last recorded221,379 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 221,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,568 miles

both rear brake flexys cracked no cord showing

Pass 10 Jul 2015
Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,209 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 113,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,429 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,864 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,425 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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PF06 VMW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PF06 VMW, 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 PF06 VMW registered?

PF06 VMW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is PF06 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF06 VMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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