2006 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · G18 LAX
2006 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 201,031 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G18 LAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 201,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G18 LAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 730 (G18 LAX) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
G18 LAX Mileage History
- 16/09/2023161,660 mi
- 13/09/2024175,871 mi+14,211 mi
- 20/09/2024176,082 mi+211 mi
- 18/09/2025187,725 mi+11,643 mi
- 11/09/2026201,031 mi+13,306 mi
Average of roughly 13,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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