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RO06 FZV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,362 mi
Last recorded186,362 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 FZV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 186,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 176,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 145,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2015 129,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 119,004 miles

front exhaust has minor leak of gases

Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,962 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,393 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 77,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,866 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in

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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RO06 FZV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO06 FZV, 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 RO06 FZV registered?

RO06 FZV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is RO06 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 FZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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