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YHS 804

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHS 804
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,270 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 104,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,408 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,595 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The nearside rear alloy wheel rim is buckled

The windscreen washers are slightly under powered

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,528 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,658 miles

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

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

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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YHS 804 is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHS 804, 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 YHS 804 registered?

YHS 804 is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is YHS 804 safe to buy?

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