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AJ54 DAL

2006 BMW 730

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,160 mi
Last recorded105,160 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DAL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 105,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 96,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure outer door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure outer door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,999 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 81,999 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage evident to bonnet

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 78,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle receiver (7.1.2 (d))

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 78,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear number plates

heavy oil leak

o/s/r light

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,763 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,154 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,798 miles

Engine oil leaking

o/s/front tyre perishing slight damaged

o/s/rear tyre slight damaged perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brake pads warning light on

Engine oil leaking

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

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

o/s/front tyre perishing slight damaged

o/s/rear tyre slight damaged perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 34,953 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,887 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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AJ54 DAL is a 2006 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 DAL, 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 AJ54 DAL registered?

AJ54 DAL is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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