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LC06 EWM

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

293,971 mi
Last recorded293,971 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 EWM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 293,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2021 272,244 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 277,744 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 265,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 261,778 miles

Front wiper would recommend replacement

Pass 29 May 2020 258,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 250,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 232,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 219,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 207,537 miles

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER INOP

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 207,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER INOP

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 194,814 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 194,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2017 186,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 158,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in offside front steering/suspension.

Pass 19 May 2015 127,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,788 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note, nokia moblie phone left on n/s/f seat

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register ,.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,301 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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LC06 EWM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LC06 EWM, 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 LC06 EWM registered?

LC06 EWM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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