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PF56 AKY

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 AKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 210,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 208,522 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 206,873 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 195,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 195,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 184,601 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 179,704 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 174,066 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 167,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 167,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 141,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 124,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 119,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 113,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 99,551 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 81,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,351 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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PF56 AKY 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 PF56 AKY, 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 PF56 AKY registered?

PF56 AKY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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