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LS56 JKY

2006 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

272,688 mi
Last recorded272,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 JKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 272,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 269,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 267,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 247,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 216,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 216,573 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 201,376 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 182,289 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 182,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 169,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 128,749 miles

Airbag Warning Light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 128,746 miles

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)

Airbag Warning Light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,224 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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LS56 JKY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS56 JKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS56 JKY registered?

LS56 JKY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is LS56 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 JKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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