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R44 RFN

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,822 mi
Last recorded62,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 RFN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 61,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 59,197 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,093 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,728 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,374 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,531 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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R44 RFN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R44 RFN, 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 R44 RFN registered?

R44 RFN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is R44 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 RFN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R44 RFN have outstanding finance?

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