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RV56 ZPH

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,573 mi
Last recorded211,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 ZPH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 211,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 203,542 miles

front hoses perished

Fail 31 Jan 2025 203,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front hoses perished

o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2024 191,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 178,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 170,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 265,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 246,898 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 135,771 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable kinked (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,984 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 9 Dec 2017 116,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,872 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (under floor)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

nsf tyre has a deep cut in treads

osf tyre worn on sholder of outer wall and deep cut in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

nsf tyre has a deep cut in treads

osf tyre worn on sholder of outer wall and deep cut in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,674 miles

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

Oil leak

full undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,279 miles

Oil leak

side skirt fitted on sills

under tray cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,751 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 27,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,008 miles

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

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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RV56 ZPH is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV56 ZPH, 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 RV56 ZPH registered?

RV56 ZPH is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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