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RA06 GUE

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 GUE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor, linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 131,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,389 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,612 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,035 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,474 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,720 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 1 Sep 2010 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,850 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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RA06 GUE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA06 GUE, 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 RA06 GUE registered?

RA06 GUE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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