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YY56 GZC

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,960 mi
Last recorded149,960 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GZC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 149,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 142,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,049 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,175 miles

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,714 miles

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

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

slight oil leak engine area.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,621 miles

under veicle covers fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,929 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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YY56 GZC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY56 GZC, 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 YY56 GZC registered?

YY56 GZC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is YY56 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 GZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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