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V9 AYA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

250,122 mi
Last recorded250,122 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 AYA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 250,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted stopping a full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2025 246,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 246,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working halo bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 241,463 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 241,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 230,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray's fitted at time of test stopping a full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2022 230,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray's fitted at time of test stopping a full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2021 209,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 209,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 196,627 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 196,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 170,177 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 May 2019 170,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2018 153,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 May 2018 153,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2016 114,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,875 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,246 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,797 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,439 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,274 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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V9 AYA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V9 AYA, 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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V9 AYA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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