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RO56 GLV

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,251 mi
Last recorded154,251 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 GLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 154,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 152,960 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,903 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,465 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 130,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,111 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Small stone chip in the centre of the screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on its outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on its outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in the centre of the screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (stabilizer bar) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre puncture

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,628 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,296 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,296 miles

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

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,090 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,086 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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RO56 GLV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO56 GLV, 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 RO56 GLV registered?

RO56 GLV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is RO56 GLV safe to buy?

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