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EF06 AHK

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,902 mi
Last recorded169,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AHK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 169,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 165,204 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 18 May 2015 165,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 14 Dec 2013 138,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,627 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)

Undertrays fitted from front to rear of vehicle, was unable to test items fitted under these trays

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,447 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 16,414 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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EF06 AHK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue 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 EF06 AHK, 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 EF06 AHK registered?

EF06 AHK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is EF06 AHK safe to buy?

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