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VK56 VNJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VNJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre seat belt buckle missing

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 126,915 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre seat belt buckle missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre seat belt stalk missing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre seat belt stalk missing

Pass 17 May 2013 112,249 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,758 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,070 miles

Oil leak

driver restraint system fault

nearside front brake warning wire broken

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,860 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 72,637 miles

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)

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

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 VNJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK56 VNJ, 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 VK56 VNJ registered?

VK56 VNJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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