MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
damage lower screen grey area benefit given to presenter
under car signs of bad oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r jacking block missing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r jacking block missing
Diesel smoke test results not recorded due to low emissions.
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK56 HVU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EK56 HVU, 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
How do I check the history of EK56 HVU?
You can check the full history of EK56 HVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EK56 HVU registered?
EK56 HVU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 November 2006.
Is EK56 HVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK56 HVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EK56 HVU have outstanding finance?
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