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LR06 FRD

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,974 mi
Last recorded56,974 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FRD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 56,974 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread remains inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,897 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,598 miles

plastic under trays fitted front rear at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,576 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 21,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 19,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 17,447 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 17,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 15,868 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2011 15,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2010 14,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,608 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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LR06 FRD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR06 FRD, 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 LR06 FRD registered?

LR06 FRD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LR06 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 FRD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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