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BJ56 FBC

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,286 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar hydraulic unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 127,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar hydraulic unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,726 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar fluid pipes (2.4.D.3)

under trays fitted front and centre

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,720 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar fluid pipes (2.4.D.3)

under trays fitted front and centre

Pass 4 May 2017 98,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,662 miles

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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BJ56 FBC 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 84.6%.

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 BJ56 FBC, 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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BJ56 FBC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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