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PK56 CWC

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,892 mi
Last recorded173,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 CWC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 173,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 171,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 168,933 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 168,933 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 167,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 160,632 miles

rear brake pipes at fuel tank very corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 147,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,992 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 141,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,243 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,215 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,215 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,655 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut cords not showing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,740 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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PK56 CWC is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK56 CWC, 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 PK56 CWC registered?

PK56 CWC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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