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M700 KMD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 KMD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,174 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,060 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,787 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,186 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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M700 KMD 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 85.7%.

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 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 M700 KMD, 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 M700 KMD registered?

M700 KMD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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