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B18 GUD

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GUD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 100,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from undertray to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from undertray to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,945 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 65,018 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 62,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 18 May 2015 62,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 9 May 2014 59,679 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 50,669 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,669 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 33,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B18 GUD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B18 GUD, 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 B18 GUD registered?

B18 GUD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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