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WF56 PVL

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 PVL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 130,829 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 130,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,469 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,521 miles

Advise under trays fitted

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,521 miles

Advise under trays fitted

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,497 miles

lip and wear front brake discs

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

lip and wear front brake discs

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,084 miles

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

Rear anit roll bar motor has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,173 miles

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit damp

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear electronic antiroll bar unit has slightleak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,854 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,904 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,850 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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WF56 PVL is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF56 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF56 PVL?

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What year was WF56 PVL registered?

WF56 PVL is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is WF56 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 PVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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