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WV56 SZY

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 SZY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,038 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,072 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,841 miles

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)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 24 May 2010 56,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,001 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 SZY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

WV56 SZY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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