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J666 ALT

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,130 mi
Last recorded85,130 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 ALT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. undertrays fitted obscuring full view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 70,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 69,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,096 miles

Oil leak Underneath vehicle ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,950 miles

oil on undertray and steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,928 miles

both steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,663 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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J666 ALT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 J666 ALT, 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 J666 ALT registered?

J666 ALT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is J666 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 ALT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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