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VK56 LHL

2006 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LHL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 163,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2022 152,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 146,051 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 137,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 127,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,171 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 101,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,212 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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VK56 LHL is a 2006 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VK56 LHL, 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 VK56 LHL registered?

VK56 LHL is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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