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CA56 DHC

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,191 mi
Last recorded183,191 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DHC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 183,191 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 162,194 miles

Front Position lamps dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2023 162,070 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Catalytic convertor missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamps dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,040 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 236,584 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 136,426 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 136,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,130 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,437 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 97,870 miles

both rear flexs perished

heavy ageing n/s/f tyre treads

o/s/f tyre inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 27 Dec 2017 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear flexs perished

heavy ageing n/s/f tyre treads

o/s/f tyre inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,496 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,496 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front inner tie rod

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,581 miles

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 21 Oct 2014 86,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,064 miles

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,374 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,374 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,455 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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CA56 DHC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA56 DHC, 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 CA56 DHC registered?

CA56 DHC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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