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LC56 OUM

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,272 mi
Last recorded166,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 OUM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 166,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 149,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 124,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/undertray fitted front and rear.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,543 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 97,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,340 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Sep 2014 66,988 miles

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 21 Aug 2013 64,406 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

residue around rear steering mechanism damper

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

residue around rear steering mechanism damper

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,116 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,902 miles

Oil leak

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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LC56 OUM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC56 OUM, 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 LC56 OUM registered?

LC56 OUM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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