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B7 KOT

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,503 mi
Last recorded199,503 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KOT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 199,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 186,427 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 170,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 156,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front(rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and 2 chip outside zone a (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 156,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front(rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and 2 chip outside zone a (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on the legal limit

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,865 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 138,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 124,734 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 109,062 miles

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

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

low emmisions detected

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,299 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,534 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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B7 KOT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B7 KOT, 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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B7 KOT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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