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SA06 WOJ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,617 mi
Last recorded172,617 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 172,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated tape on hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 172,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated tape on hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 167,104 miles

brake pipes corroding

eml light on

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2017 167,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pipes corroding

eml light on

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2016 158,620 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 158,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 145,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,885 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,885 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f fog lamp inseure

rear tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 91,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 80,638 miles

no smoke detected

o/s n/s front brake discs worn

Fail 5 May 2011 79,842 miles

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

front brake disks very badly worn

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 May 2010 66,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,714 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both nearside tyres have puntures

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,673 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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SA06 WOJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA06 WOJ, 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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SA06 WOJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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