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YH06 LBP

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LBP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 73,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 70,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 67,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,785 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 41,315 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,193 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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YH06 LBP is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH06 LBP, 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 YH06 LBP registered?

YH06 LBP is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 LBP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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