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KJ56 FNF

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,775 mi
Last recorded166,775 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 FNF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 166,775 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 166,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 144,739 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 144,739 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 127,856 miles

Nearside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.

Fail 12 May 2017 127,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.

Fail 9 May 2017 127,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,450 miles

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 102,603 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 90,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 22 May 2013 77,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 67,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 67,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,487 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,487 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,091 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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KJ56 FNF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ56 FNF, 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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KJ56 FNF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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