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RJ06 SGU

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,896 mi
Last recorded163,896 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 SGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 163,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 155,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 240,995 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 221,062 miles

SRS/Airbag warning lamp indicating a fault.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,689 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

air bag warning light on

oil stain

under carriage cover fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

air bag warning light on

oil stain

seat belt pre- tensioner warning displayed

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,201 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 125,201 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,708 miles

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

emissions too clean to aquire readings

Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,532 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre on wear limit

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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RJ06 SGU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RJ06 SGU, 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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What year was RJ06 SGU registered?

RJ06 SGU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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