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PY06 LEU

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 LEU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine fault message on dash

Fail 10 Nov 2025 103,644 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine fault message on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle not visible (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine fault message on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished on edges and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 95,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished on edges and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S Tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,290 miles

emission/smoke levels too low to register a smoke test

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,624 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter test

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,394 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)

smoke too low to register

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,664 miles

Cracking noted to all tyre tread areas no cords or bulges at this time

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,977 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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PY06 LEU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY06 LEU, 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 PY06 LEU registered?

PY06 LEU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is PY06 LEU safe to buy?

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