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KJ56 XLG

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,587 mi
Last recorded262,587 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XLG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 262,587 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 262,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 226,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 190,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,617 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 158,617 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 118,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,740 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 15 Aug 2011 71,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,576 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 XLG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLG, 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 KJ56 XLG registered?

KJ56 XLG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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