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WG56 GLV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,184 mi
Last recorded136,184 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 GLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 136,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,679 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 13,674 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,103 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,075 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,943 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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WG56 GLV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG56 GLV, 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

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What year was WG56 GLV registered?

WG56 GLV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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