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YG56 HLZ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

240,038 mi
Last recorded240,038 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 HLZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 240,038 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 240,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 225,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 211,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 199,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 187,122 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 153,086 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 143,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

oil residue on undertray

Fail 30 Sep 2015 126,507 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads thin warning light for same currently on. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

oil residue on undertray

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,320 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 118,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,246 miles

advise sump damp

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,044 miles

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

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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YG56 HLZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG56 HLZ, 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 YG56 HLZ registered?

YG56 HLZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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