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L31 SDA

2006 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 SDA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,397 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,342 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,342 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,241 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,241 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,728 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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L31 SDA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L31 SDA, 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 L31 SDA registered?

L31 SDA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is L31 SDA safe to buy?

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