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RE56 UZK

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,988 mi
Last recorded201,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UZK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 201,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 111,353 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 102,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,920 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,854 miles

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

small tiny chips on screen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,436 miles

air bag light on

front and rear brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads low close to limit

sligth play in steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 78,121 miles

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

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)

airbag light on

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low close to legal limit

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,313 miles

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

air bag light in

osr jacking rubber missing

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,313 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

air bag light in

osr jacking rubber missing

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

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 UZK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZK, 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 RE56 UZK registered?

RE56 UZK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is RE56 UZK safe to buy?

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