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C20 CTE

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,196 mi
Last recorded185,196 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 185,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 184,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 183,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 182,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 176,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 173,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 169,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 164,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 159,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 151,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 142,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,064 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,775 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

carried out mot in wet conditions

Pass 4 May 2010 77,034 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,874 miles

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,679 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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C20 CTE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C20 CTE, 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 C20 CTE registered?

C20 CTE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is C20 CTE safe to buy?

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