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KU06 RBJ

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,110 mi
Last recorded165,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 RBJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 165,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 251,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 144,569 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 144,564 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded too n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,333 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear lower arm front bushes worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 128,173 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,138 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lower front bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,562 miles

Parkbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,049 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,852 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 44,851 miles

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

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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KU06 RBJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU06 RBJ, 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 KU06 RBJ registered?

KU06 RBJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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