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VO06 ZPJ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

217,968 mi
Last recorded217,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 217,968 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 217,968 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 211,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 202,765 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 202,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 200,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 200,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 196,815 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 196,815 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 192,590 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 187,512 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 187,509 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 181,474 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,886 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 176,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 169,470 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 160,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 147,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 130,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,907 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 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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