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WJ56 AZB

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AZB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 119,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 117,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 111,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 99,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,339 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,706 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,706 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)

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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WJ56 AZB is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ56 AZB, 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 WJ56 AZB registered?

WJ56 AZB is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WJ56 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 AZB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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