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RA06 YYK

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

244,239 mi
Last recorded244,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 YYK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 244,239 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 232,034 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 225,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 204,082 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 204,079 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 194,523 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 191,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 179,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 154,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,713 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,127 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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RA06 YYK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver 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 RA06 YYK, 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 RA06 YYK registered?

RA06 YYK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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