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MA56 XOD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,917 mi
Last recorded208,917 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 XOD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 208,917 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE 245/40R20 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 208,917 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE 245/40R20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 194,240 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 194,240 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 180,231 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 167,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 167,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 161,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 161,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,529 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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MA56 XOD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA56 XOD, 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 MA56 XOD registered?

MA56 XOD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MA56 XOD safe to buy?

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