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SH56 DHM

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 DHM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly to cords..... (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,276 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,945 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a screw in the tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,015 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed and damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed and damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 84,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,016 miles

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

slight oil leak front of engine

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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SH56 DHM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH56 DHM, 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

How do I check the history of SH56 DHM?

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What year was SH56 DHM registered?

SH56 DHM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is SH56 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 DHM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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