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WV56 OUF

2006 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,716 mi
Last recorded147,716 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 OUF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 147,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack inner track rod end has very slight wear/play

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,091 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 44,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,217 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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WV56 OUF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WV56 OUF, 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 WV56 OUF registered?

WV56 OUF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is WV56 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 OUF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV56 OUF have outstanding finance?

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