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K16 SAA

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 SAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 157,135 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin and offside front has a nail

Pass 2 Jan 2015 144,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 138,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 126,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,247 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 112,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 98,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,367 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 11 Dec 2008 54,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 54,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,175 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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K16 SAA is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K16 SAA, 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 K16 SAA registered?

K16 SAA is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is K16 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 SAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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