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SM56 YTY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YTY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sweat (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre has kerb marks to outer sidewall

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,760 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,936 miles

both rear suspension bushes worn(H arms)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,263 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,012 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,012 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 14 Dec 2010 30,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,042 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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SM56 YTY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SM56 YTY, 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 SM56 YTY registered?

SM56 YTY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SM56 YTY safe to buy?

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