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RJ56 EFA

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 74,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,181 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,741 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,330 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

o/s/f window not working

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,175 miles

damage evident n/s/f inner rim & tyre.

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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RJ56 EFA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ56 EFA, 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 RJ56 EFA registered?

RJ56 EFA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is RJ56 EFA safe to buy?

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