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RF56 DDZ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,435 mi
Last recorded175,435 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 DDZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 175,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 170,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 160,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 151,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 146,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

centre rear seat belt stalk stuck behind seat

offside front brake hose twisted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 145,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,681 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged seepage (7.2.2)

Nearside Front rear lower arm outer ball joint has slight play

Nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,413 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 13 Nov 2013 104,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,895 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,953 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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RF56 DDZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF56 DDZ, 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 RF56 DDZ registered?

RF56 DDZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is RF56 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 DDZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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