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LS06 BXY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,102 mi
Last recorded187,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 BXY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 187,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 174,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 166,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 147,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 138,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 8 Jan 2018 138,348 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 135,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer wall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 21 Dec 2016 135,812 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped in to (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer wall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable broke (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,747 miles

Both sides hand brake cable outers corroded and starting to brake up

Pass 29 Dec 2014 124,479 miles

Both sides handbrake cable outers corroded and split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,399 miles

Both hand brake cables outer case split

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 114,831 miles

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

o/s headlamp washer has a jet/nozzle missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 114,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s headlamp washer has a jet/nozzle missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 97,657 miles

both handbrake cables outer sleeve splitting

Fail 24 May 2011 97,657 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer sleeve splitting

Pass 21 May 2010 69,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,261 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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LS06 BXY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS06 BXY, 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 LS06 BXY registered?

LS06 BXY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is LS06 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS06 BXY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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