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YY56 OKB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OKB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 63,373 miles

rear exhaust hanger insecure

damage n/s/r inner arch

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 62,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage n/s/r inner arch

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,690 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 61,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,138 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,718 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r door doesnt open from outside

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,422 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 OKB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

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

Is YY56 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 OKB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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