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YE06 OYO

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,931 mi
Last recorded118,931 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear section at fuel tank area going back to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,145 miles

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bbj (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight movement detected at offside front steering arm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 51,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,093 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 28,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,443 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the wear band

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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YE06 OYO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE06 OYO, 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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YE06 OYO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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