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KG56 HYR

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,797 mi
Last recorded160,797 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 HYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,797 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 160,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 140,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,635 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 88,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 76,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 62,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml and worn outside edge also cracking on side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake pads getting low

slight play in osf wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,517 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,255 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

advise o/s/f tyre cracking and cut on side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,921 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,687 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall not showing cord

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall not showing cord

rear tyres wearing low 2mm

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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KG56 HYR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KG56 HYR, 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 KG56 HYR registered?

KG56 HYR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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