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J1 KEG

2006 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,469 mi
Last recorded52,469 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KEG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,469 miles

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

power steering has a slight seepage from the nearside steering rack gaiter area

Pass 25 Nov 2024 52,177 miles

power steering has a slight seepage from/ the nearside steering rack gaiter area

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,735 miles

power steering has a slight seepage /from the nearside steering rack gaiter area

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,104 miles

power steering has a slight seepage /from the nearside steering rack gaiter area

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front drop link gaiters deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

power steering has a slight seepage /from the nearside steering rack gaiter area

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,411 miles

power steeing has a slight seepage/ leak from the nearside steerng rack gaiter area

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,967 miles

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Offside Front tyre outer edge has a serious cracks (strong advice)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack has a slight leak from nearside (2.1.5 (a))

both rear yres wearing low +both rear tyres outer edge has a serious cracks (strong advice)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriated (strong advice)

Fail 13 Nov 2020 49,967 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking power steering rack gaiter leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Offside Front tyre outer edge has a serious cracks (strong advice)

both rear yres wearing low +both rear tyres outer edge has a serious cracks (strong advice)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriated (strong advice)

Pass 14 May 2019 48,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 47,211 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 46,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,760 miles

rear silencer deterioted and rattling internally and side braket cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 43,853 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 43,853 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 41,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,714 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 29 Sep 2009 21,294 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)

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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J1 KEG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J1 KEG, 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 J1 KEG registered?

J1 KEG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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