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BV55 XWK

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,332 mi
Last recorded194,332 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XWK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 194,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 301,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 182,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 175,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 165,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 157,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 157,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 136,775 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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BV55 XWK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV55 XWK, 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 BV55 XWK registered?

BV55 XWK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BV55 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 XWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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