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BF56 KOE

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,975 mi
Last recorded145,975 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KOE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 134,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 133,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,807 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pads wearing low.

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

front tyres worn low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,266 miles

damage inner and outer wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage inner and outer wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,464 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,676 miles

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

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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BF56 KOE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF56 KOE, 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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What year was BF56 KOE registered?

BF56 KOE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 KOE safe to buy?

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