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D8 URT

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 URT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,971 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fited

Pass 12 Dec 2024 41,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,995 miles

Both sides rear tyres starting to get low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 29,606 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,096 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,601 miles

Front both tyres are feathering on the outer treads

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 16,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 15,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,702 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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D8 URT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D8 URT, 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 D8 URT registered?

D8 URT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is D8 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 URT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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