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AP55 LJA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LJA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 133,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,724 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,721 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,511 miles

All discs slight wear lip

Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All discs slight wear lip

Pass 6 May 2010 60,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,930 miles

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

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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AP55 LJA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AP55 LJA, 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 AP55 LJA registered?

AP55 LJA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is AP55 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 LJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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