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LM06 JBU

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 JBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,354 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,200 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,409 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,487 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 92,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,461 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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LM06 JBU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM06 JBU, 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 LM06 JBU registered?

LM06 JBU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is LM06 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM06 JBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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