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PK56 EUU

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,118 mi
Last recorded172,118 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 EUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 172,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 172,110 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 170,329 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 169,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 169,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 158,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,740 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 127,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,530 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,307 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking rear active roll bar leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,245 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,568 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 61,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 46,810 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,301 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 EUU is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

PK56 EUU is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is PK56 EUU safe to buy?

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