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EY56 UPJ

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,791 mi
Last recorded163,791 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 163,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 155,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,694 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 2 Nov 2022 148,374 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 148,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

informed me that air bag light come on as it got intermitted but at the time of the test the light was off

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,195 miles

spare wheel cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,222 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,869 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,871 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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EY56 UPJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY56 UPJ, 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 EY56 UPJ registered?

EY56 UPJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is EY56 UPJ safe to buy?

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