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LV56 WRT

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,012 mi
Last recorded221,012 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 WRT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 221,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 210,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 210,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 209,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 209,887 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014
Fail 29 Apr 2014

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 199,072 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 172,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 153,968 miles

side wall damage to O/S/F tyre

unditected diesel smoke test

Pass 23 Dec 2009 131,282 miles

unditected diesel test

Pass 30 Dec 2008 88,557 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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LV56 WRT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV56 WRT, 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 LV56 WRT registered?

LV56 WRT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is LV56 WRT safe to buy?

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