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SJ53 BAD

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 BAD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 79,248 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test WING MIRROR MISSING AT TIME OF TEST (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,793 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 66,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,176 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 11 Apr 2018 54,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,075 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,780 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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SJ53 BAD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SJ53 BAD, 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 SJ53 BAD registered?

SJ53 BAD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SJ53 BAD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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