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JS04 OTA

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,436 mi
Last recorded150,436 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS04 OTA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 150,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 147,790 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 147,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 146,062 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2023 144,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,360 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 140,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 138,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2019 138,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 118,335 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2015 118,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 170,130 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 170,130 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,224 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,450 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of under body and engine bay inclueding components due to the above.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,450 miles

Centre Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of under body and engine bay inclueding components due to the above.

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,107 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak?

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,129 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,124 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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JS04 OTA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JS04 OTA, 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 JS04 OTA registered?

JS04 OTA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is JS04 OTA safe to buy?

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