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SM06 BOS

2006 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,901 mi
Last recorded166,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BOS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 166,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 164,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 162,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 159,772 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 159,761 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 156,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 156,488 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 152,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 152,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 151,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE/REACTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 144,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge plus worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front furthest forward lower suspension arm bushes have play

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 126,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

nearside rear registration plate light incorrect colour

offside rear registration plate light incorrect colour

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,782 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,782 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,244 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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SM06 BOS is a 2006 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM06 BOS, 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 SM06 BOS registered?

SM06 BOS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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