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YR56 XEV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,146 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted restricting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,454 miles

Nail in offside 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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YR56 XEV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR56 XEV, 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

How do I check the history of YR56 XEV?

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What year was YR56 XEV registered?

YR56 XEV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is YR56 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 XEV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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