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EY56 KWJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,071 mi
Last recorded162,071 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 KWJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,965 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 152,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,065 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,034 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing on outer edges

under tray insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,354 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre sections of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,988 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre sections of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,379 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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EY56 KWJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY56 KWJ, 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 EY56 KWJ registered?

EY56 KWJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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