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RE56 BZH

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BZH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,810 miles

((0.50+5-=0,55)),,P3,,19 YR OLD..MILES ETC ETC,,

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,258 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3 18 YR OLD /MILES ETC ETC ,,

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,551 miles

17 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,((0.50)),,,245/40/20 X 2 FRONTS & 275/35/20 X 2 REARS,,

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,968 miles

((0.50)) P3,,,245/40/20 X 2 FRONTS & 275/35/20 X 2 REARS,,

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS-2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,968 miles

((0.50)) P3,,,245/40/20 X 2 FRONTS & 275/35/20 X 2 REARS,,

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS-2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 106,580 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,132 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both front tyres with cracks on outer wall

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,776 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both front tyres with cracks on outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 145,488 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 145,488 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre (outer wall ) deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,873 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,054 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 77,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,864 miles

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

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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RE56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RE56 BZH, 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 RE56 BZH registered?

RE56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is RE56 BZH safe to buy?

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