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LB55 PSX

2006 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 PSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,292 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 81,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 81,257 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,862 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 66,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,332 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 57,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,406 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,236 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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LB55 PSX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB55 PSX, 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 LB55 PSX registered?

LB55 PSX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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