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DY56 ZRE

2006 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZRE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,682 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Sensor wire not fitted (just Hanging loss)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield above silencer loose

rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 84,200 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken rear sensor split casing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield above silencer loose

rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,013 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

undertrays fitted cbscuring some compnents

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,815 miles

advisory rear tyre starting to wear iner edges front tyres wearing iner outer edges

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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DY56 ZRE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY56 ZRE, 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 DY56 ZRE registered?

DY56 ZRE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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