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CC53 SEC

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 SEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 127,019 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 127,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipescorrioded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,252 miles

Nearside Front fog light bulb adrift

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,822 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 106,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,574 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,539 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,539 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,936 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,644 miles

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 14 Nov 2012 50,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,937 miles

UNDER FLOUR COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,626 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on very outer edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,507 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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CC53 SEC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CC53 SEC, 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 CC53 SEC registered?

CC53 SEC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is CC53 SEC safe to buy?

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