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ST06 AVV

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 AVV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,958 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,114 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,030 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,030 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,393 miles

Air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 20 Dec 2012 55,393 miles

Air bag light on indicating a fault

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,308 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,393 miles

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

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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ST06 AVV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST06 AVV, 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 ST06 AVV registered?

ST06 AVV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is ST06 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 AVV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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