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J2 ARX

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,000 mi
Last recorded165,000 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 ARX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 165,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 163,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 160,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 159,540 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 159,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 158,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot damaged/burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake wear indicator wire broken/damaged (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 146,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most upper rea arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 146,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most upper rea arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 134,940 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2017 134,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,817 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 103,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,756 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 85,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,302 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 62,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,106 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,515 miles

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

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

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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J2 ARX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J2 ARX, 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 J2 ARX registered?

J2 ARX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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