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VN56 XDS

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XDS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 114,352 miles

both front arm, inner bushes splitting slightly

Fail 3 May 2024 114,352 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front arm, inner bushes splitting slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,616 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 100,616 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 90,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,210 miles

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wall and tread heavily cracked all round

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre tread and wall heavily cracked all round

under cover trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.3 mm, small nail in tread

Offside Front slight cracking to tyre tread

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 61,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,996 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,121 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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VN56 XDS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN56 XDS, 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 VN56 XDS registered?

VN56 XDS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is VN56 XDS safe to buy?

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