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VA06 LJK

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,372 mi
Last recorded158,372 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 LJK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 144,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

NS outer mirror damaged and cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,559 miles

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

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,544 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

nsr tyre inner edge worn

osr tyre inner edge bald

osf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,132 miles

Emissions too clean to register on emissions testing equipment

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 105,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to register on emissions testing equipment

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

recommend all tyres to be replaces

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,596 miles

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

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

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

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

recommend all tyres to be replaces

trigger point not met

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine running too clean to read on emmisions test

front and rear brake pads close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VA06 LJK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VA06 LJK, 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 VA06 LJK registered?

VA06 LJK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 August 2006.

Is VA06 LJK safe to buy?

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