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RE56 WAA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,032 mi
Last recorded214,032 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 214,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 203,439 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 203,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 192,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 188,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

slight damage nsr tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 183,241 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 92,321 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 92,321 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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 WAA 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 WAA, 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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RE56 WAA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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