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RU55 JUB

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,389 mi
Last recorded60,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 JUB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r, /o/s/f on the vehicle cracking away on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 54,047 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,983 miles

rear centre seat belt catch in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have age cracking

nearside front tyre is bold on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have age cracking

nearside front tyre is bold on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 47,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,659 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)

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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RU55 JUB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RU55 JUB, 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 RU55 JUB registered?

RU55 JUB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is RU55 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 JUB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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