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RE06 KMJ

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,487 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 153,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 153,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 152,491 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 152,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,640 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,984 miles

Central Rear body covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 130,984 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear body covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,617 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 128,610 miles

Offside Front 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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 119,323 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just passed 16%

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 119,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake efficiency only just passed 16%

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 112,102 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 112,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2016 104,094 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 104,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 84,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 84,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,536 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 83,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr tyre cuts in inner wall

Pass 11 May 2012 74,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 60,660 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 60,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,079 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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RE06 KMJ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE06 KMJ, 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 RE06 KMJ registered?

RE06 KMJ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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