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RO56 GMU

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,013 mi
Last recorded189,013 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 GMU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 189,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 195,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 156,561 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 206,702 miles

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

Inner rack end have slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2015 206,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Inner rack end have slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,334 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,334 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre 2.0mm

off side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 174,437 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,973 miles

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)

Zero emissions at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,806 miles

0 emission

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,511 miles

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

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

Rear 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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RO56 GMU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GMU, 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 RO56 GMU registered?

RO56 GMU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is RO56 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 GMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO56 GMU have outstanding finance?

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