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GJ56 OAA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,851 mi
Last recorded155,851 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,851 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 155,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 146,902 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,854 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 144,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,731 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,880 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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GJ56 OAA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJ56 OAA, 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 GJ56 OAA registered?

GJ56 OAA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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