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FL56 OEE

2006 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,717 mi
Last recorded217,717 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OEE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 217,717 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 214,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 208,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 202,634 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 202,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 197,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 186,144 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 178,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 169,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 169,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 133,884 miles

Advise: oil leak in engine area

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in both rear tyre treads

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 12 Sep 2012 118,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in both rear tyre treads

n/s/ wiper blade smearing screen

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,937 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,807 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL56 OEE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Green 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 FL56 OEE, 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 FL56 OEE registered?

FL56 OEE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is FL56 OEE safe to buy?

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