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OY06 YLG

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,471 mi
Last recorded163,471 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 YLG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 163,471 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,272 miles

front bushes weak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 121,649 miles

bushes weak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,376 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 38,376 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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 YLG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

OY06 YLG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is OY06 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 YLG shows 11 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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