2006 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · OY56 WVL
2006 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 188,215 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY56 WVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 188,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY56 WVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 730 (OY56 WVL) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”.
OY56 WVL Mileage History
- 21/09/2023176,326 mi
- 17/09/2024182,362 mi+6,036 mi
- 17/09/2024182,362 mi
- 19/09/2025187,827 mi+5,465 mi
- 08/10/2025188,215 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 5,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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