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M888 JSP

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,616 mi
Last recorded185,616 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 JSP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Offside headlamp intencity reduced but not severly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 185,615 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Offside headlamp intencity reduced but not severly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 184,431 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES BADLY WORN

BOTH HEADLAMP LIGHT INTENSITY POOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front to rear brake pipes not clipped/secured

indicator repeater colours deterirated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 181,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 174,079 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 174,079 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 164,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 157,478 miles

Offside Rear secondary sidelight dim

Fail 24 May 2017 157,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear secondary sidelight dim

Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,831 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 29 May 2013 77,497 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

offside number plate light lens missing.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 31 May 2012 63,693 miles

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

offside front sidelamp wasn't working, but worked when tapped. Hasn't failed again since, suspect possible fault with bulb

Fail 29 May 2012 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front sidelamp wasn't working, but worked when tapped. Hasn't failed again since, suspect possible fault with bulb

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,866 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,206 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,881 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2009 28,881 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M888 JSP is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M888 JSP, 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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M888 JSP is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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