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AU56 WTY

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WTY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 169,181 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,350 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play makes slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 152,348 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play makes slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 134,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,268 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall poor

offside wiper blade smear

Pass 18 May 2012 99,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 89,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 89,105 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 74,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 60,841 miles

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

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

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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AU56 WTY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU56 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU56 WTY?

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What year was AU56 WTY registered?

AU56 WTY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AU56 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 WTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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