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PJ06 NHV

2006 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,295 mi
Last recorded235,295 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 NHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 235,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 235,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xfront to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,961 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 126,892 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link fitted upside down

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,040 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)

handbrake efficancy on min requirement (16%)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,967 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,630 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside tyre wall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,563 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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PJ06 NHV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ06 NHV, 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 PJ06 NHV registered?

PJ06 NHV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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