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CD06 ALG

2006 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,911 mi
Last recorded172,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD06 ALG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 172,911 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 171,768 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 166,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,196 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 164,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 144,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 139,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,404 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 118,752 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,813 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 57,813 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,950 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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CD06 ALG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CD06 ALG, 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 CD06 ALG registered?

CD06 ALG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is CD06 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD06 ALG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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