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EO56 WVD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WVD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,789 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,789 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 65,041 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,755 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,755 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Extremely bad oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre in a deteriorated condition (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,515 miles

Heavy oil leak

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall begining to perish and cut - cords not exposed

Offside Front Outer tyre wall begining to perish - cords not exposed

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Heavy oil leak

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall begining to perish and cut - cords not exposed

Offside Front Outer tyre wall begining to perish - cords not exposed

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2015 44,173 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions results very low - analiser unable to record results

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,096 miles

diesel emission readings too low to detect.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,977 miles

advise hand brake works on all 4 wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,676 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 14,672 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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EO56 WVD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WVD, 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 EO56 WVD registered?

EO56 WVD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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