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GL06 TLJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 127,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,206 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,196 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,791 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 99,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,940 miles

Front tyres worn to edges

Rear brake pads low

Rear subframe bushes worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,859 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 11 Feb 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,040 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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GL06 TLJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL06 TLJ, 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 GL06 TLJ registered?

GL06 TLJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GL06 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 TLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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