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MA06 GGK

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

205,401 mi
Last recorded205,401 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 GGK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 205,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 197,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 188,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 176,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 176,089 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 160,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 153,852 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 139,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,411 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm to rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,374 miles

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

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)

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,174 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,189 miles

nsr tyre low tread

small cut osf tyre inner edge

very small stonechips nsf screen

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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MA06 GGK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MA06 GGK, 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 MA06 GGK registered?

MA06 GGK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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