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OY06 OHB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 OHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both oioes to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases g box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both oioes to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 138,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 138,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 May 2022 125,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,241 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff and unreliable.

Water inside nearside front foglight

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished

Nearside Front Water inside fog light.

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,500 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 67,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 59,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,482 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,476 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,011 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside ront tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,463 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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OY06 OHB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY06 OHB, 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 OY06 OHB registered?

OY06 OHB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is OY06 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 OHB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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