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DE56 OAB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,378 mi
Last recorded131,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OAB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 131,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 96,308 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,580 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,458 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2014 63,180 miles

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 7 Dec 2013 55,519 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,761 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,609 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outside edge

slight damage to off side front tyre outer side wall

slight dampness around steering gaiters

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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DE56 OAB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black 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 DE56 OAB, 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 DE56 OAB registered?

DE56 OAB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is DE56 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 OAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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