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LB56 SWN

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,841 mi
Last recorded119,841 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 SWN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 115,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 112,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 102,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,144 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 92,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,658 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,320 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,408 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 28,408 miles

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

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

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

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 SWN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

LB56 SWN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is LB56 SWN safe to buy?

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