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G18 LAX

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,725 mi
Last recorded187,725 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 LAX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,725 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 176,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 175,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 161,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear most suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear most suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 12 Sep 2020 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outside edge and close to limit

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 82,446 miles

Both rear tyres low inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 82,440 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres low inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,482 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,957 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,796 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,638 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly and bald on the outer edges

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall and also in a poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

airbag warning light on

both front tyres worn unevenly and bald on the outer edges

nearside door mirror glass missing and unit damaged and temperaraly repaired

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall and also in a poor condition

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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G18 LAX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G18 LAX, 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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G18 LAX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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