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LX06 LYR

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,487 mi
Last recorded165,487 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 LYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 165,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 160,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 156,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 156,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 147,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 141,059 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 141,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,418 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 119,337 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 5 Aug 2010 102,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 102,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,830 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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LX06 LYR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX06 LYR, 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 LX06 LYR registered?

LX06 LYR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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