Official DVLA Record

2006 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · SW56 SWS

SW56 SWS

2006 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2006. Recorded mileage 259,339 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 730
Year / Origin
2006 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 28/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
259,339 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
2993cc

SW56 SWS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
  • 259,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SW56 SWS Mileage History

  1. 02/12/2022235,294 mi
  2. 27/11/2023245,077 mi+9,783 mi
  3. 29/08/2024252,311 mi+7,234 mi
  4. 21/08/2025256,307 mi+3,996 mi
  5. 27/08/2026259,339 mi+3,032 mi

Average of roughly 6,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW56 SWS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 01:38
MOT Analysis

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 December 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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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