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Y26 DAW

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,889 mi
Last recorded199,889 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 DAW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 199,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,375 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)

oil leak

stone chip <10mm in n/s windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,558 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,902 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,963 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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Y26 DAW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y26 DAW, 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 Y26 DAW registered?

Y26 DAW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is Y26 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 DAW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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