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BD56 YJU

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,190 mi
Last recorded166,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 YJU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 166,190 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 166,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 162,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 156,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 123,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 178,902 miles

tyre wear started on both fronts

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,893 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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BD56 YJU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD56 YJU, 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

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What year was BD56 YJU registered?

BD56 YJU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BD56 YJU safe to buy?

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