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ST55 VSY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

237,239 mi
Last recorded237,239 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VSY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 237,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 237,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 225,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 203,892 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 180,085 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2011 161,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 134,334 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 100,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 63,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,260 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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ST55 VSY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST55 VSY, 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

How do I check the history of ST55 VSY?

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What year was ST55 VSY registered?

ST55 VSY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ST55 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 VSY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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