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456 ERC

2006 BMW 730

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 ERC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 60,861 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,226 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f drive shaft gaitors cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has nail in tread pattern

exhaust fixings badly corroded but exhaust not leaking and still secure

Fail 30 May 2017 54,141 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f drive shaft gaitors cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has nail in tread pattern

exhaust fixings badly corroded but exhaust not leaking and still secure

Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 45,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,535 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 33,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,897 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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456 ERC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 456 ERC, 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.

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What year was 456 ERC registered?

456 ERC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is 456 ERC safe to buy?

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