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KC56 NKO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,570 mi
Last recorded245,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 NKO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 245,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2021 245,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 139,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,146 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,744 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,745 miles

Advise replacment of rear tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 26,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,032 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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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KC56 NKO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KC56 NKO, 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 KC56 NKO registered?

KC56 NKO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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