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PE56 OCV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,247 mi
Last recorded212,247 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 OCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 212,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 206,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 202,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 198,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 190,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 190,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 180,143 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,044 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 162,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 152,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,615 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shouldered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,607 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shouldered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,745 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 130,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,600 miles

oil leak osf area

service / warning light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,228 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,295 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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PE56 OCV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver 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 PE56 OCV, 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 PE56 OCV registered?

PE56 OCV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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