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AK56 MYY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 MYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 130,878 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 130,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,461 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pad sensor dislodged

oil leaks from enigne

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres close to legal limit, wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2018 113,181 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pad sensor dislodged

oil leaks from enigne

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres close to legal limit, wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2017 108,945 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn and falling to bits on edges

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

o/s/r brake pads sensor insecure

oil leaks from engine

play in o/s/r upper suspension ball joints

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres low on tread

screen damage

Fail 3 May 2017 108,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted o/s/r

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn and falling to bits on edges

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

o/s/r brake pads sensor insecure

oil leaks from engine

play in o/s/r upper suspension ball joints

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres low on tread

screen damage

Fail 3 Jan 2017 107,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre valves perishing

front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/f tread damage

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire not connected

o/s/r brake pipe beside fuel tank corroding

o/s/r upper ball joint has slight play

oil leaks from engine

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres low

screen damage

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,837 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,306 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake pad warning light wire disconnected

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor windscreen damage (stone chips)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,286 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,443 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,468 miles

Electric boot opening defective.

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

N/S/F side wall damaged.

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 20 Nov 2009 40,050 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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AK56 MYY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AK56 MYY, 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 AK56 MYY registered?

AK56 MYY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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