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SC06 YCW

2006 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 YCW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 72,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 72,150 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 72,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 71,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyres crack/perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyres crack/perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,048 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,384 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wing mirror loose

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,124 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,835 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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SC06 YCW is a 2006 BMW 730 in Green 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 SC06 YCW, 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 SC06 YCW registered?

SC06 YCW is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is SC06 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 YCW 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.

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