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GP06 BJU

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,840 mi
Last recorded152,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 BJU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,840 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Nearside plastic sill cover loose / insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,369 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 21 Sep 2018 140,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bad earth ? (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front discs worn / lipped

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bad tracking wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 132,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bad tracking wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,807 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,769 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working angel (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective fractured arm (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front discs worn / lipped

Pass 14 May 2015 101,841 miles

o/s park brake cable badly detiriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 77,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 2 May 2013 75,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,472 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 36,472 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,341 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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GP06 BJU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP06 BJU, 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 GP06 BJU registered?

GP06 BJU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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