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AO56 KCJ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,682 mi
Last recorded168,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KCJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 168,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 157,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 247,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,042 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear @ 3mm 245/50/18 W Pirelli P Zero (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,311 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,477 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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AO56 KCJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO56 KCJ, 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 AO56 KCJ registered?

AO56 KCJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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