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AD56 EPY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,856 mi
Last recorded178,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EPY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 178,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rack end slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 173,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 151,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,016 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 138,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 136,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,136 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,136 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 124,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 121,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 53,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,561 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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AD56 EPY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD56 EPY, 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 AD56 EPY registered?

AD56 EPY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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