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GK56 OCV

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,632 mi
Last recorded138,632 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,914 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 136,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,672 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,856 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

there is panel underneath the car

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,856 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

there is panel underneath the car

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,228 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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GK56 OCV is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GK56 OCV, 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 GK56 OCV registered?

GK56 OCV is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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