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K26 HYS

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,862 mi
Last recorded173,862 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 HYS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,862 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 173,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 160,196 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 160,188 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 19 Nov 2019 146,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,194 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside rear tyre has cuts to cords on side wall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,172 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 5 Apr 2011 107,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,220 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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K26 HYS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K26 HYS, 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 K26 HYS registered?

K26 HYS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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