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SN56 OFR

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,847 mi
Last recorded216,847 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 OFR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 216,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt one of (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2017 210,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 199,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 191,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre walls cut

both rear discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2014 191,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre walls cut

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 166,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,277 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 7 Dec 2011 142,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,822 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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SN56 OFR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN56 OFR, 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 SN56 OFR registered?

SN56 OFR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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