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LS06 LME

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,206 mi
Last recorded179,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 LME
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 179,206 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 179,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 171,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 151,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,883 miles

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Fail 24 Oct 2019 141,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet support struts deteriorating-needed,engine oil level high,oil leak-spill,rear diff oil leak-spill,passenger rear brake pipe rusting,drivers front tyre tread low,passenger rear shocker leaking

front inner brake pads wearing low-investigate,front headlamp power output not great

Pass 27 Oct 2018 129,379 miles

engine oil high-over maximum,oil spill,rear diff oily,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers front tyre inner tread bulged,rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested-obviously (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and tread deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front lower trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil high-over maximum,oil spill,rear diff oily,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers front tyre inner tread bulged,rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2017 116,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 114,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,724 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,321 miles

3mm left in centre of nsr tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

osr tyre outer wall damaged and 3mm left in centre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,432 miles

cannot fully check some components due to covers

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,283 miles

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

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 LME is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey 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 LME, 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 LME registered?

LS06 LME is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is LS06 LME safe to buy?

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