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FV56 MSO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MSO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 164,800 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Edges split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 159,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,803 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 123,862 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres age related cracking

Fail 14 May 2019 123,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres age related cracking

Pass 17 May 2018 117,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 112,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2017 112,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 108,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,615 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 89,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,657 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge bad

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,871 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FV56 MSO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV56 MSO, 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 FV56 MSO registered?

FV56 MSO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is FV56 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 MSO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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