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EA56 PRV

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 73,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,066 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 24 Jan 2019 68,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,185 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA56 PRV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA56 PRV, 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 EA56 PRV registered?

EA56 PRV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 PRV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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