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HD06 LPE

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,871 mi
Last recorded150,871 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 LPE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 150,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 142,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 134,310 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 216,768 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 130,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,029 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 128,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,354 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 120,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 110,668 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 110,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 99,605 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 99,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 88,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 12 May 2011 75,089 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 55,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HD06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD06 LPE, 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 HD06 LPE registered?

HD06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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