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LB56 EDU

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,660 mi
Last recorded204,660 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 204,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 189,889 miles

rear brake efforts only just achieved

Fail 10 Sep 2018 189,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake efforts only just achieved

Pass 11 Sep 2017 176,093 miles

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

Fail 11 Sep 2017 176,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 163,568 miles

both n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

parking brake just above minimum req efficiency

Fail 31 Aug 2016 163,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

parking brake just above minimum req efficiency

Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,170 miles

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

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,077 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner headlamp main beams inop

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,388 miles

bonnet pull lever mechanism under bonnet broken.

emissions too low to obtain a reading.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,513 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 81,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre wear low.

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 EDU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB56 EDU, 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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LB56 EDU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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