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PF06 YCJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,147 mi
Last recorded168,147 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 168,147 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 168,147 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 148,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 129,989 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,546 miles

dash indicating fault with registration bulb but bulb working ok

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dash indicating fault with registration bulb but bulb working ok

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,541 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,933 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 Jul 2011 82,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,521 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 YCJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCJ, 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 PF06 YCJ registered?

PF06 YCJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is PF06 YCJ safe to buy?

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