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FL56 OPT

2006 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,357 mi
Last recorded137,357 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OPT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 137,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 137,357 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 205,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 205,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,487 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 109,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm fromt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front both plpes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,217 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,667 miles

small cut o/s/f tyre not exposing cords.

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 OPT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FL56 OPT, 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 FL56 OPT registered?

FL56 OPT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is FL56 OPT safe to buy?

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