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RE06 XHW

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,213 mi
Last recorded143,213 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XHW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 143,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,194 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,879 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable very weak

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,875 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake cable very weak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,852 miles

inner pads low/wear on front track control arm bushes/all discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

inner rear pads low/ all discs corroded /wear on front track control arm bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,367 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,919 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,899 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 65,102 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,481 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,817 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)

n/s front tyre slighly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 29,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,811 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 XHW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

RE06 XHW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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