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LA56 HDZ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,132 mi
Last recorded196,132 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HDZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 196,132 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 195,601 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 192,639 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 192,284 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 182,083 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 182,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 176,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 166,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses starting to crack will need attention soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear brake hoses cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 145,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just meets minimum limit

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,330 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 84,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 73,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,790 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,642 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,001 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 HDZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LA56 HDZ, 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 LA56 HDZ registered?

LA56 HDZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is LA56 HDZ safe to buy?

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