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VCZ 8530

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8530
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,396 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,105 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear drive shaft boot slight leak of grease

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,933 miles

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

no smoke recorded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,808 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,713 miles

no smoke detected by meter

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,295 miles

Oil leak

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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VCZ 8530 is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCZ 8530, 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 VCZ 8530 registered?

VCZ 8530 is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VCZ 8530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 8530 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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