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DN56 MKX

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,423 mi
Last recorded106,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MKX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,423 miles

All 4 brake flexi hoses perishing

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints (Rear most) have play

Crack to upper windscreen (Not affecting view of the road)

Front brake discs worn

Rear active roll bar damp

Rear active roll bar pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure/loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Crack to upper windscreen (Not affecting view of the road)

All 4 brake flexi hoses perishing

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints (Rear most) have play

Front brake discs worn

Rear active roll bar damp

Rear active roll bar pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2024 100,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 100,422 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,001 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,098 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 73,085 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,353 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn bad on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,515 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,012 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 25 Mar 2009 24,240 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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DN56 MKX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN56 MKX, 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 DN56 MKX registered?

DN56 MKX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is DN56 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 MKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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