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M400 ARB

2006 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,142 mi
Last recorded116,142 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 ARB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,142 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 108,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 104,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 104,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 96,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 91,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 86,552 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 23 May 2017 81,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 77,542 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 72,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 67,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front slight damage on outer wall

Pass 24 May 2013 62,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre slight damage outter wall

Pass 23 May 2012 56,988 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 51,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,714 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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M400 ARB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M400 ARB, 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 M400 ARB registered?

M400 ARB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is M400 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 ARB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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