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PK56 WCD

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,936 mi
Last recorded180,936 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 WCD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 180,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 171,280 miles

Emissions too clean too test

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 167,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 158,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 150,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 150,932 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 145,680 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 145,680 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 144,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 129,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009

both front inner brake pads getting low

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

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 WCD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WCD, 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 PK56 WCD registered?

PK56 WCD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is PK56 WCD safe to buy?

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