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GY56 ODG

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

222,999 mi
Last recorded222,999 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ODG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 222,999 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 215,538 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 26 Mar 2021 214,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 214,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 211,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 204,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 197,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 186,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 175,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 140,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 140,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,251 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,192 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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GY56 ODG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY56 ODG, 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 GY56 ODG registered?

GY56 ODG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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