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AP56 HCZ

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,877 mi
Last recorded189,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 189,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 180,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 177,433 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 172,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 169,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 152,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 148,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 142,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 142,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 136,895 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 136,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2011 75,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,262 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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AP56 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP56 HCZ, 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 AP56 HCZ registered?

AP56 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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