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S77 EAO

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,238 mi
Last recorded211,238 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 EAO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 211,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 207,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 201,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 195,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 195,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 188,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 184,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 178,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 172,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 167,925 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 163,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 163,197 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 156,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,765 miles

both rear tyres getting low in centres

Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 116,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,870 miles

os track rod arm slight play felt

rear swing arms front bushes shows sighns of some wear/frayed

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,310 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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S77 EAO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S77 EAO, 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 S77 EAO registered?

S77 EAO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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