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VX55 TGZ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,388 mi
Last recorded185,388 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 185,388 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 185,388 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 172,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated struts weak (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

presenter adviced front lower frame /renforcment plate

Pass 14 Feb 2015 163,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,320 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 77,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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VX55 TGZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX55 TGZ, 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 VX55 TGZ registered?

VX55 TGZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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