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YE56 LUT

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,419 mi
Last recorded200,419 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LUT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,419 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 200,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 189,191 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 189,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 185,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 168,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 153,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn heavily on inner edge and has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 153,908 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working on boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn heavily on inner edge and has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 133,291 miles

Can not pick up emissions

Fail 23 Sep 2015 133,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Can not pick up emissions

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,071 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,043 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,797 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 80,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,167 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 51,167 miles

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

oil leak

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 LUT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUT, 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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YE56 LUT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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