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LR56 DSE

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake button tempramental

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 112,333 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both side (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,530 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,276 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 18 Sep 2015 75,066 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,617 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,620 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n.s mirror cover missing

o.s.f tyre damage on outer side wall

o.s.mirror damage but not effecting to rear view

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,752 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,536 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,734 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,732 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

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 DSE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR56 DSE, 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 LR56 DSE registered?

LR56 DSE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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