2006 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · BL55 VVB
2006 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11/01/2006. Recorded mileage 279,733 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 279,733 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2993cc
BL55 VVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2024
- 279,733 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BL55 VVB Odometer History
- 27/04/2022263,865 km
- 28/04/2022263,865 km
- 02/05/2023272,852 km+8,987 km
- 05/05/2023272,853 mi
- 08/05/2024279,733 km
Average of roughly 7,814 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 VVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 730 (BL55 VVB) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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