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PF06 YOD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,609 mi
Last recorded158,609 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 158,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 248,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 137,441 miles

Lower Oil leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 188,226 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 168,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 168,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 95,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,223 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 YOD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF06 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

PF06 YOD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is PF06 YOD safe to buy?

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