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GK06 ZFA

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,691 mi
Last recorded146,691 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,691 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 229,024 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes further investigation required (1.1.11 (c))

Front sticker on front number plate

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Rear outer drive shaft joint greasy

limited view due to covers

Pass 9 Sep 2017 135,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower arm rear bushes poor condition

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 26 Aug 2017 134,808 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower arm rear bushes poor condition

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,514 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels nearside rear cable broken (3.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,629 miles

Front registration plate slight damage.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 46,629 miles

Front registration plate slight damage.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GK06 ZFA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GK06 ZFA, 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 GK06 ZFA registered?

GK06 ZFA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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