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YF56 WFJ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,301 mi
Last recorded166,301 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,301 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 166,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,206 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 162,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective please monitor blades need replacing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective please monitor blades need replacing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,988 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 10 May 2017 142,193 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 120,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 120,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 103,618 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 103,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 85,557 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 85,556 miles

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

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 73,591 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2011 66,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,594 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 WFJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF56 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

YF56 WFJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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