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K8 FHC

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,733 mi
Last recorded121,733 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FHC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,733 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine induction. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lamp unit, on inside of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear axle, transmission differential outer casing excessively corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle, transmission casing corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 107,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle, transmission casing corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,819 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO CANVAS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside brake pipe that runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside brake pipe that runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 71,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded and scored.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,746 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,401 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,045 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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K8 FHC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K8 FHC, 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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K8 FHC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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