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V7 JHG

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,228 mi
Last recorded141,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 JHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 141,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 141,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 114,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 114,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 100,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front inner tie rod ball joints

Fail 7 May 2015 100,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front inner tie rod ball joints

Pass 16 May 2014 86,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,582 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 11 Aug 2011 64,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,396 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,614 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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V7 JHG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V7 JHG, 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 V7 JHG registered?

V7 JHG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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