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RV56 MGZ

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 MGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015
Pass 29 Oct 2014 300,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 293,843 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 280,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 280,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 272,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 249,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 215,609 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 172,403 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 171,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,146 miles

small split in offside front tyre (not through to ply)

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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RV56 MGZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RV56 MGZ, 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 RV56 MGZ registered?

RV56 MGZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 MGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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