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VE06 NLC

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,080 mi
Last recorded172,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 NLC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 172,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,995 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 104,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 105y xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,736 miles

3mm tread on nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,494 miles

o/s/f steering gaitor damp

underbody covers fitted

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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VE06 NLC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE06 NLC, 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 VE06 NLC registered?

VE06 NLC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is VE06 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 NLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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