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ST06 RZU

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,003 mi
Last recorded278,003 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 278,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2015 257,542 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 235,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2013 193,475 miles

oil leak on engine, (compliance failure)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 193,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak on engine, (compliance failure)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 147,224 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)

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 147,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,902 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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ST06 RZU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZU, 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 ST06 RZU registered?

ST06 RZU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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