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LJ56 FFN

2006 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,692 mi
Last recorded230,692 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 FFN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 230,692 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres showing slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 209,888 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray bolt loose

Fail 27 Nov 2021 209,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray bolt loose

Pass 5 Nov 2020 195,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 195,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 157,140 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Nearside Front window does not operate

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

all tyres badly cracking cracking in tread

gearbox exhaust mount broken

vehicle underbody covered

Fail 1 Apr 2019 157,140 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Nearside Front window does not operate

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

all tyres badly cracking cracking in tread

gearbox exhaust mount broken

vehicle underbody covered

Pass 10 Mar 2018 155,831 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight slight misting inside unit

Nearside Front window not operating

center exhaust clamp broken

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody covered

Fail 9 Mar 2018 155,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front headlight slight misting inside unit

Nearside Front window not operating

center exhaust clamp broken

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody covered

Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,589 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 222,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 120,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns front tyre completely bold on inner edge strongly advise replacement asap

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 37,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LJ56 FFN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ56 FFN, 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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LJ56 FFN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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