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RX56 UHB

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 UHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,542 miles

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

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 125,542 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 125,341 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,335 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,505 miles

Unable to inspect some parts, underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect some parts, underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,100 miles

Front 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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RX56 UHB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RX56 UHB, 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 RX56 UHB registered?

RX56 UHB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is RX56 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 UHB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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