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YF56 CFD

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,615 mi
Last recorded208,615 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 CFD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 208,615 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 208,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 201,062 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 201,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across/above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most outter ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 196,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front lower (front rubber bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front lower (front rubber bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 192,160 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2020 188,885 miles

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

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 25 May 2019 183,642 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroding

slight play in both rear upper suspension link bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2018 179,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 158,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,434 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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YF56 CFD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF56 CFD, 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 YF56 CFD registered?

YF56 CFD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is YF56 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 CFD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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