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YR56 YTB

2006 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

197,023 mi
Last recorded197,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YTB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 197,023 miles

windscreen stone chips

Pass 22 Dec 2023 191,981 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 182,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,031 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 148,090 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Front Wipers Smeary

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 134,435 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,534 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn edges on limit

Pass 27 May 2016 95,367 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,330 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,061 miles

diesel to clean for test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2009 25,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,690 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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YR56 YTB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YTB, 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 YR56 YTB registered?

YR56 YTB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YR56 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 YTB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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