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PK56 LJN

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,860 mi
Last recorded212,860 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 LJN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 212,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 212,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 203,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 198,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 195,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 189,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 189,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 185,328 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 181,006 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 181,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 178,294 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 178,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 173,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 166,777 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 153,735 miles

Front and rear pads more than 50% worn

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,889 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 42,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,519 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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PK56 LJN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK56 LJN, 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 PK56 LJN registered?

PK56 LJN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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