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WV06 YWZ

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,197 mi
Last recorded192,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 YWZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 192,197 miles

offside front steering arm inner joint excess play

offside rear jacking point missing

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 180,853 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 180,853 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,217 miles

Oil leak

offside front mirror deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2013 163,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front mirror deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 140,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 115,082 miles

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 115,082 miles

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

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,451 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,451 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,688 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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WV06 YWZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 WV06 YWZ, 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 WV06 YWZ registered?

WV06 YWZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is WV06 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 YWZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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