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VO06 GBE

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 GBE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 113,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 111,887 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 108,009 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 108,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 105,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Limiter hinge slightly play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 105,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Euro patch (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Limiter hinge slightly play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 102,207 miles

Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 102,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 98,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot tell where from due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 87,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 79,226 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 79,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 74,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 66,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 62,794 miles

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

damage to o/s/r door + wing.

n/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 26 May 2012 58,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 54,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 54,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,260 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,145 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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VO06 GBE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO06 GBE, 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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VO06 GBE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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