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LA06 LFJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,276 mi
Last recorded178,276 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 178,276 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 178,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 171,500 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 171,500 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 164,559 miles

undertrayl fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2020 164,559 miles

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

undertrayl fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 164,532 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 157,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 148,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 148,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

emissions to low to read

front and rear discs worn

offside wing mirror loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 133,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

emissions to low to read

front and rear discs worn

offside wing mirror loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 120,286 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 120,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front and rear disk worn

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,595 miles

Front brake discs & pads wearing thin

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres nearing legal limit on edges of tread

Fail 28 Oct 2010 86,593 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs & pads wearing thin

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres nearing legal limit on edges of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,603 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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LA06 LFJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LA06 LFJ, 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 LA06 LFJ registered?

LA06 LFJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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