MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank front to rear metal pipes corroded / covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Weak orange bulb. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Weak orange colour. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre of tread worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank front to rear metal pipes corroded / covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front pipe flexi poor condition
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi's deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges and cracked around edges and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/cracked around tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
a b s light came on and then went off whilst being tested
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi's deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges and cracked around edges and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/cracked around tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
a b s light came on and then went off whilst being tested
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from rear of engine.
Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges
Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges
Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear-most arm (Borderline pass) (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear offside tyre has a nail
Transmission fault light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO06 ZPJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2006.
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