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SP06 JVA

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 JVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,768 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,764 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge almost down to ply or cords

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge almost down to ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre valve damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear lipped/scored (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear light on

oil leak

power steering level low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,279 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,274 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 51,066 miles

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

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

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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SP06 JVA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP06 JVA, 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 SP06 JVA registered?

SP06 JVA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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