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YG56 OFY

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

210,567 mi
Last recorded210,567 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OFY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 210,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 207,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 200,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 193,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 188,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 185,390 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 177,316 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 151,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 124,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 3,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OFY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OFY, 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 YG56 OFY registered?

YG56 OFY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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