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LB56 ECX

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,459 mi
Last recorded180,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 ECX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 180,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Oct 2023 162,476 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 162,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,883 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,656 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,074 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 152,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 12 Apr 2019 146,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lower metal cover in poor condition/fixings lose.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 146,134 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only at 11%. [pass rate 16% minimum] (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lower metal cover in poor condition/fixings lose.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,135 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,667 miles

parking brake effort slightly low on both sides

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 106,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,397 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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LB56 ECX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 ECX, 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 LB56 ECX registered?

LB56 ECX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LB56 ECX safe to buy?

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