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SM54 MRA

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,183 mi
Last recorded199,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 MRA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 199,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 198,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 195,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 186,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 177,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 168,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 160,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,755 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 150,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 121,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,758 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 116,583 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,654 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,522 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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SM54 MRA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM54 MRA, 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 SM54 MRA registered?

SM54 MRA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is SM54 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 MRA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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