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YS56 HWU

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,056 mi
Last recorded183,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HWU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 183,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 175,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 168,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 160,424 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 141,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight fluid leak on rear anti roll bar

Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight fluid leak on rear anti roll bar

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,348 miles

under trays fitted.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,151 miles

slight chipping to windscreen.

under trays fitted.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,843 miles

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

tinted windows.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 121,843 miles

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

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

tinted windows.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,457 miles

rear anti roll bar damper weaping fluide

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YS56 HWU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS56 HWU, 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 YS56 HWU registered?

YS56 HWU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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