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WJ06 BLF

2006 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 BLF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 151,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 150,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 147,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 215,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 214,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 195,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 195,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 176,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 159,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 159,730 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 143,989 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 130,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

there is a strong smell of exhaust gases around the engine compartment but cannot find the source due to undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 120,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

there is a strong smell of exhaust gases around the engine compartment but cannot find the source due to undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,730 miles

slight damage to n/s lower sill edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,619 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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,373 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,373 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Wiper blade slightly smeary.

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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WJ06 BLF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ06 BLF, 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 WJ06 BLF registered?

WJ06 BLF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 BLF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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