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KB06 SGY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,551 mi
Last recorded205,551 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 SGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 205,551 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 205,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,704 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,353 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 111,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 78,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre side wall has slight damage

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,001 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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KB06 SGY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB06 SGY, 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 KB06 SGY registered?

KB06 SGY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is KB06 SGY safe to buy?

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