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YE56 LTX

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,099 mi
Last recorded174,099 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LTX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 174,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 162,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 162,256 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition to brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front 1 of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear also. Unable to determine full condition due to undertray fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Severely damaged also. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear 1 of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front 1 of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear also. Unable to determine full condition due to under tray fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine Management light on.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise. Under tray's fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 143,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 136,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight oil residue around lower sump pan

Slight wear at offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,957 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 3 Feb 2010 48,326 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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YE56 LTX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE56 LTX, 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 YE56 LTX registered?

YE56 LTX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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