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SJ56 LGO

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,681 mi
Last recorded141,681 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 LGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s windscreen washers poor

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Nov 2024 141,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s windscreen washers poor

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Feb 2022 141,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two ( the straight one ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two ( the straight one ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine dripping on to lower engine cover

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from leaking on to lower engine cover

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,191 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner 25%

Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,915 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner 25%

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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SJ56 LGO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ56 LGO, 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 SJ56 LGO registered?

SJ56 LGO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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