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PK06 ZLN

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,141 mi
Last recorded165,141 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 165,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel slidely leaking from fuel tank

Fail 12 Sep 2024 165,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel slidely leaking from fuel tank

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,406 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 151,406 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,080 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,338 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 ZLN is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

PK06 ZLN is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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