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SU06 OEC

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

264,098 mi
Last recorded264,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 OEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 264,098 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 153,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 143,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 107,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front washer jets getting weak.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 93,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 85,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,150 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,961 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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SU06 OEC 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 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 SU06 OEC, 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 SU06 OEC registered?

SU06 OEC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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