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KC56 WLO

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,468 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 178,069 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges and deteriorated STRONGLY ADVISE

Fail 27 Oct 2014 177,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges and deteriorated STRONGLY ADVISE

Fail 6 Sep 2014 175,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges and deteriorated STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,963 miles

Air bag fault indecated on dash board

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 138,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 117,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 117,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 113,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 2,958 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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KC56 WLO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KC56 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

KC56 WLO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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