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RJ56 WUY

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 167,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 156,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 152,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 144,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 140,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,938 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 18 Oct 2016 130,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,925 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 119,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,415 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 103,373 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 55,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,453 miles

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

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

all four brake discs lipped

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 WUY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WUY, 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 RJ56 WUY registered?

RJ56 WUY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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