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F27 JMM

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 JMM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 115,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,792 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,375 miles

bonnet stays weak wont hold bonnet open

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,528 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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F27 JMM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F27 JMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F27 JMM registered?

F27 JMM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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