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PJ56 VTY

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,720 mi
Last recorded193,720 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VTY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 193,720 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 169,589 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 169,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2018 165,155 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 165,151 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 161,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 161,765 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 160,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 138,460 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 120,235 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 22 May 2013 106,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,183 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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PJ56 VTY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ56 VTY, 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 PJ56 VTY registered?

PJ56 VTY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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