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YY56 AHG

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,216 mi
Last recorded181,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 181,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 168,380 miles

both rear brake hoses started to perish

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency poor 18%

Fail 25 Jun 2016 168,379 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake hoses started to perish

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency poor 18%

Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,829 miles

both rear tyres worn in the centre and close to limit

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 28 Dec 2013 130,643 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 115,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 100,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 168,501 miles

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

damp around steering rack

front brake pads very thin on limit

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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YY56 AHG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY56 AHG, 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 YY56 AHG registered?

YY56 AHG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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