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W11 AWD

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,209 mi
Last recorded188,209 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 AWD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 188,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes corroded a lot can only see ends . x2 brake pipes across axle corroded a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil below min

warning light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2017 188,066 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle. can not see may be under seat (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes corroded a lot can only see ends . x2 brake pipes across axle corroded a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil below min

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2016 175,083 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 175,083 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag warning light on (5.4.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 161,887 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 161,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,948 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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W11 AWD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W11 AWD, 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 W11 AWD registered?

W11 AWD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is W11 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 AWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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