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YC56 LXJ

2006 BMW 728

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,662 mi
Last recorded177,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 177,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,950 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 164,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,148 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 146,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 121,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,015 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,795 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,971 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable outer cover breaking up

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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YC56 LXJ is a 2006 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC56 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 728 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 LXJ registered?

YC56 LXJ is a 2006 BMW 728, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 LXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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