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2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,214 mi
Last recorded169,214 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 SUV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 169,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti roll bar system leaking slightly

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 161,840 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 226,169 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 201,102 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 193,507 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2019 182,247 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2019 182,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,375 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,585 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,139 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,139 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,074 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,975 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,103 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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LT56 SUV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT56 SUV, 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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LT56 SUV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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