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RF06 EHE

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EHE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to petrol tank, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

hose clip on fuel tank bottom deteriorated and loose

Fail 6 Oct 2022 85,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yelllow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to petrol tank, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

hose clip on fuel tank bottom deteriorated and loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,298 miles

hose clip on fuel tank bottom deteriorated and loose

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear tyre starting to split

o\sand n\s front tyres starting to split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,252 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear tyre starting to split

o\sand n\s front tyres starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,924 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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RF06 EHE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF06 EHE, 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 RF06 EHE registered?

RF06 EHE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is RF06 EHE safe to buy?

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