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AF56 LHO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,683 mi
Last recorded109,683 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LHO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 109,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 109,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,862 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,597 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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AF56 LHO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF56 LHO, 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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AF56 LHO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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