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HK56 TFF

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 TFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 179,682 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 4 Jul 2025 179,682 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 171,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 171,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 164,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 154,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attached to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 154,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attached to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 149,706 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 142,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,041 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,452 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,016 miles

n/s/f brake disc has slight corrosion on inner surface

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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HK56 TFF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK56 TFF, 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 HK56 TFF registered?

HK56 TFF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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