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YC56 UTU

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UTU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,741 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 116,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,548 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 91,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres has cuts on the outter side walls.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,176 miles

Oil leak

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

rear antiroll bar hydraulic unit damp

Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,176 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

rear antiroll bar hydraulic unit damp

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

nsf and nsr tyres side walls damaged

rear antiroll bar hydraulic unit weeping

Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

nsf and nsr tyres side walls damaged

rear antiroll bar hydraulic unit weeping

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,600 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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YC56 UTU 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 84.2%.

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 YC56 UTU, 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 YC56 UTU registered?

YC56 UTU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is YC56 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 UTU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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