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WJ56 DVZ

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

284,344 mi
Last recorded284,344 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DVZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 284,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 284,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 268,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 249,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 141,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 215,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 127,669 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 122,361 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,153 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 5 Dec 2015 87,773 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,085 miles

all brake disc's worn

rear brake pipes corroding

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 117,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,025 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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WJ56 DVZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WJ56 DVZ, 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 WJ56 DVZ registered?

WJ56 DVZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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