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SL56 RRO

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,297 mi
Last recorded96,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 RRO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,299 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre made 2006

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp lens

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front fog light lenses condensation

Fail 6 Feb 2023 91,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre made 2006

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp lens

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DONE (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front fog light lenses condensation

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,953 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

movement in steering rack inner bushing at offside front

Fail 4 Feb 2022 84,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam when switched to full on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

movement in steering rack inner bushing at offside front

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,630 miles

Nearside dip/main beam deflector not working

Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside dip/main beam deflector not working

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,866 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,836 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,948 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,530 miles

slight play in n/f wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,225 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,947 miles

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

o/s rack boot damp!

proper inspection of under body not possible due too covers!

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,050 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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SL56 RRO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL56 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

SL56 RRO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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