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DK06 OSM

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,636 mi
Last recorded182,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 OSM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 182,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 175,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (Both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 170,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 162,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cuts in tyre but not to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,046 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 148,181 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel is or a different width to all other wheels fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 148,181 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose bush on upright excessively worn (vertical play in wheel) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel is or a different width to all other wheels fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 139,627 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 139,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 179,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 156,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,247 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 145,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 120,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 9,722 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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DK06 OSM is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK06 OSM, 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 DK06 OSM registered?

DK06 OSM is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DK06 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 OSM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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