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LA56 HFC

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,183 mi
Last recorded220,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HFC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 220,183 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 218,995 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 192,323 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 192,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 178,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

parking distance control light illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush assembly into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 135,192 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 115,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,916 miles

engine very rattly when reved

Fail 21 Sep 2011 112,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine very rattly when reved

Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,973 miles

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

osf tyre inner edge worn slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,540 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 HFC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LA56 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

LA56 HFC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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