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PK06 LXO

2006 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,205 mi
Last recorded268,205 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 LXO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 268,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2018 268,199 miles

Brake cable damaged To offside rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears and to rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower rear arm (As marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPS Monitor light intermittent

Under tray prevents full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 157,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 145,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,806 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 101,204 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,809 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 62,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,230 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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PK06 LXO is a 2006 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK06 LXO, 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 PK06 LXO registered?

PK06 LXO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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The MOT history for PK06 LXO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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