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LT06 WFR

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,310 mi
Last recorded157,310 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 WFR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,310 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play-exhaust minor leak-front balljoints slight lift and slight play-nsf and osf track rod ends slight play-

front suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-all coil spring corroded-inner steering rack arms slight play-rear and front brake discs and pads wearing low-

rear suspension arms slightly perished and slight play-front to rear brake pipes corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-

Pass 3 Dec 2024 154,090 miles

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-slight oil leak-rear coil springs corroded-inner steering rack arms slight play-balljoints slight lift-

rear brake pads wearing low-front to rear brake pipes corroded-

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,211 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished and have slight play-slight oil leak-o s f inner steering arm slight play-rear brake pads worn low-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,045 miles

Oil Leak On Engine

Fail 6 Dec 2022 143,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 8 Jan 2022 227,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,811 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,839 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 108,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40ZR19 pzero (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and excessive wear inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 100,740 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and excessive wear inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,756 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,756 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,771 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 72,524 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 72,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,405 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 17 Aug 2010 65,027 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)

full inspection of underside not possible because of plastic covers

slight oil leak visable near o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,988 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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LT06 WFR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT06 WFR, 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 LT06 WFR registered?

LT06 WFR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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