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G4 WJK

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,907 mi
Last recorded200,907 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WJK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 200,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 199,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 180,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 146,379 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 146,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,315 miles

Offside fuel tank damp but no leaks detected at time of test

Pass 18 May 2017 131,623 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire sensor insecure

Offside fuel tank area damp but no obvious signs of a leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,913 miles

Nearside brake pad warning wire loose

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,913 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake pad warning wire loose

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

multiple undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall. 275/35x20Y

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

Offside fuel tank damp / wet but no leaks at this time

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall. 275/35x20Y

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

Offside fuel tank damp / wet but no leaks at this time

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 111,701 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 93,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,935 miles

Nearside 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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G4 WJK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey 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 G4 WJK, 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 G4 WJK registered?

G4 WJK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is G4 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 WJK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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