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VO56 VSK

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,086 mi
Last recorded144,086 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 VSK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 144,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 144,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 130,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 123,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear ANTI ROLL BAR CENTER SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,917 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear ANTI ROLL BAR CENTER SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 108,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

1.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and wear on inner and outer edges 2.n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage 3.no spare wheel in vehicle 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,009 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,778 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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VO56 VSK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO56 VSK, 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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What year was VO56 VSK registered?

VO56 VSK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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