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LR56 BVA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,417 mi
Last recorded142,417 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 BVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 142,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,057 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 117,057 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wear

Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wear

Pass 16 May 2017 79,265 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outside wall damaged slightly (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,354 miles

osf tyre outside wall damaged slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osf and nsf tyres worn outside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,643 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,545 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,189 miles

brake pads warning light staying on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,577 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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LR56 BVA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR56 BVA, 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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LR56 BVA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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