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YP56 WLB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,603 mi
Last recorded188,603 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 WLB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 188,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 288,773 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 288,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 159,647 miles

bad engine oil leak

both front bottom stabelizer arm inner bushes soft

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 6 Mar 2015 159,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

bad engine oil leak

both front bottom stabelizer arm inner bushes soft

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,700 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 13 Dec 2012 108,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,608 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,646 miles

Oil leak

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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YP56 WLB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP56 WLB, 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 YP56 WLB registered?

YP56 WLB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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