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GF06 KUY

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,065 mi
Last recorded175,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 KUY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 175,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,917 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 157,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 146,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 134,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 21 May 2017 119,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 26 May 2016 102,526 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 26 May 2016 102,526 miles

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

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

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 28 Apr 2015 90,020 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2014 82,318 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,796 miles

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

rear tyres cracking outer tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,362 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,650 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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GF06 KUY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF06 KUY, 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 GF06 KUY registered?

GF06 KUY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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