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LA56 HDO

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,874 mi
Last recorded193,874 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HDO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 193,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 189,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 186,913 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 181,195 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 181,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 167,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 132,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,322 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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LA56 HDO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA56 HDO, 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 LA56 HDO registered?

LA56 HDO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is LA56 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 HDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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