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EA56 WSV

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

299,841 mi
Last recorded299,841 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 299,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm (245/45x18)

offside steering rack boot clip loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2022 299,637 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm (245/45x18)

offside steering rack boot clip loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2021 286,108 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 272,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner tread slight wear

play in both rear wheels

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2020 272,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner tread slight wear

play in both rear wheels

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2019 263,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2018 250,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle heavily corroded advise they be changed! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 232,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245.50.18 (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245.50.18 (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 214,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 193,737 miles

emmisions reading 0.01 no print out

osr brake pad wear wire disconnected.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 193,722 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

emmisions reading 0.01 no print out

osr brake pad wear wire disconnected.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 175,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.No emissions read-out 0.00.Both front tyres worn slightly outer tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 152,614 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 28 Oct 2013 152,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Oct 2012 80,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 58,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,559 miles

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,686 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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EA56 WSV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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