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EO56 WUR

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,627 mi
Last recorded195,627 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WUR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 195,627 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 195,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,964 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 20 Nov 2020 149,243 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 149,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across to near side flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upto off side rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,882 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 131,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,810 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,901 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 92,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,749 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)

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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EO56 WUR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO56 WUR, 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 EO56 WUR registered?

EO56 WUR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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