2006 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · SW56 SWS
2006 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 259,339 km. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 259,339 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW56 SWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 259,339 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW56 SWS Odometer History
- 27/11/2023245,077 km
- 29/08/2024252,311 km+7,234 km
- 21/08/2025256,307 km+3,996 km
- 27/08/2026259,339 km+3,032 km
- 28/08/2026259,339 km
Average of roughly 5,183 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW56 SWS 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 (SW56 SWS) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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