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PJ56 GZX

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 GZX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,789 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,477 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,114 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,106 miles

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,971 miles

under tray fitted obscuring componets

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,175 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,194 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,238 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,901 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,375 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 28 Mar 2012 55,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,870 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,952 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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PJ56 GZX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ56 GZX, 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 PJ56 GZX registered?

PJ56 GZX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is PJ56 GZX safe to buy?

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