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M1 OUO

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 OUO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,526 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2025 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 3/4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2023 82,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored, pads 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,083 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads5-6mm pad sensor close

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2021 79,290 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,253 miles

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,734 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 72,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,189 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,189 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,174 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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M1 OUO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M1 OUO, 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 M1 OUO registered?

M1 OUO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is M1 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 OUO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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