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GP56 LHE

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,956 mi
Last recorded118,956 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LHE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,956 miles

drivers mirror damaged

front and rear discs corroded and lipped

rear diff corroded

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,674 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass is insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe next to fuel tank is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff is badly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror glass is insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe next to fuel tank is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff is badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,999 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush weak + leaking operating fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Xenon bulb slightly discoloured - not affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Front Headlight washer jet not hitting lens.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush weak + leaking operating fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Xenon bulb slightly discoloured - not affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Front Headlight washer jet not hitting lens.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 116,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 12 Apr 2016 88,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,770 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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GP56 LHE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GP56 LHE, 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 GP56 LHE registered?

GP56 LHE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is GP56 LHE safe to buy?

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