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YT56 JXN

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JXN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 136,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 136,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 135,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,218 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 115,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm(245/40/10) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm(245/40/10) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 r20 102w event (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,066 miles

Nearside rear tyre very close to cords showing on bald inner edge. (245/40zr20)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 63,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre very close to cords showing on bald inner edge. (245/40zr20)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,863 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,862 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,518 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,831 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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YT56 JXN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT56 JXN, 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.

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What year was YT56 JXN registered?

YT56 JXN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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