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RF06 FKP

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,555 mi
Last recorded187,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 FKP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 187,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given, both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose fit

Pass 10 Jun 2017 297,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 296,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 281,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 158,825 miles

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

Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls showing cuts

Nearside rear vehicle jacking pad missing

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

Offside steering rack arm contains slight play

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean top produce a test result

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 158,825 miles

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

Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls showing cuts

Nearside rear vehicle jacking pad missing

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

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

Offside steering rack arm contains slight play

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean top produce a test result

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,021 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low 3mm tread remaining

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,060 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 106,819 miles

both rear tyres slighly low on tread

Fail 16 May 2012 106,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres slighly low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 90,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,822 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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RF06 FKP is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF06 FKP, 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 RF06 FKP registered?

RF06 FKP is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is RF06 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 FKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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