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K3 ETJ

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,692 mi
Last recorded195,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 195,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 195,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 193,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side and slight plar lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 189,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 189,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/SIDEWALL DAMAGED/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both units (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 176,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 172,664 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 161,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 161,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 146,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nsf tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,498 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded beside tank front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,975 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 102,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,496 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,931 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 81,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,677 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,951 miles

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

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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K3 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K3 ETJ, 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 K3 ETJ registered?

K3 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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