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PY56 FME

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,429 mi
Last recorded105,429 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 FME
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,429 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,326 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail in shoulder area. ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear warning lamp on.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

brake pad wear warning lamp on.

parking brake has only just met the required performance, indicating adjustment/repair required.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

brake pad wear warning lamp on.

parking brake has only just met the required performance, indicating adjustment/repair required.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,664 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,365 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,576 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,229 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,573 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,898 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,193 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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PY56 FME is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 PY56 FME, 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 PY56 FME registered?

PY56 FME is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is PY56 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY56 FME 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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