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Y33 EMX

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 EMX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 145,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,738 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 117,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,062 miles

oil leak

slight wear discs

Fail 4 Aug 2016 90,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

slight wear discs

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,199 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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Y33 EMX 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 Y33 EMX, 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 Y33 EMX registered?

Y33 EMX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is Y33 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 EMX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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