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RE06 GLY

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,529 mi
Last recorded135,529 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,887 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 125,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 116,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main. near fuel tank and near hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,921 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,272 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,481 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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RE06 GLY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE06 GLY, 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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What year was RE06 GLY registered?

RE06 GLY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is RE06 GLY safe to buy?

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