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LM06 JDU

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,000 mi
Last recorded165,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 JDU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 146,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 138,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,119 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,056 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 85,050 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,412 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,412 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,797 miles

o/s front brake hose twisted

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 JDU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM06 JDU, 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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LM06 JDU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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