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VE56 DXJ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,086 mi
Last recorded191,086 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 DXJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 191,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 191,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 148,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 146,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 136,322 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,079 miles

slight roughness found in rotation of n/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,617 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VE56 DXJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE56 DXJ, 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 VE56 DXJ?

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What year was VE56 DXJ registered?

VE56 DXJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is VE56 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 DXJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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