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PE56 AED

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 AED
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 130,832 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 118,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 111,002 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,207 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,962 miles

rear anti roll slitily leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2020 98,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll slitily leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 94,451 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet Shockers Weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,431 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 83,928 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 83,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,082 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,141 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,514 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,514 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,152 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,895 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

plastic covers fitted to front and rear underside and outer sill assys

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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PE56 AED is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE56 AED, 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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PE56 AED is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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