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L12 YMO

2006 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,326 mi
Last recorded155,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 YMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 155,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 152,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 24 Apr 2012 145,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,889 miles

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

n/s inner arm slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge bold

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s inner arm slight play

o/s/r tyre inner edge bold

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,543 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,200 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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L12 YMO is a 2006 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L12 YMO, 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 L12 YMO registered?

L12 YMO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is L12 YMO safe to buy?

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