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X27 RAF

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,804 mi
Last recorded157,804 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 RAF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 153,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,427 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,169 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 144,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 131,559 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

position lamp in boot lid not working

Fail 21 Jun 2018 125,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

position lamp in boot lid not working

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,653 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 82,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 76,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 66,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X27 RAF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X27 RAF, 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 X27 RAF registered?

X27 RAF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is X27 RAF safe to buy?

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