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SL56 NZN

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,804 mi
Last recorded160,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NZN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure side (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & O/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural corrosion

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2022 160,804 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure side (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & O/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural corrosion

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,773 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 13 Jan 2021 148,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,982 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,884 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,693 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,768 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,739 miles

Both rear tyres worn on tread

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,206 miles

Slight sweat round offside steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sweat from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,194 miles

kirbing damage to o.s.f. inner and outer tyre wall

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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SL56 NZN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL56 NZN, 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 SL56 NZN registered?

SL56 NZN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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