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PL06 UTF

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 UTF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,361 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,361 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,446 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 62,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 56,753 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 56,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres are at 4mm at the center but scrubbing of on the inside shoulder

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,550 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,187 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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PL06 UTF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL06 UTF, 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 PL06 UTF registered?

PL06 UTF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is PL06 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 UTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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