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RK06 ODF

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,445 mi
Last recorded145,445 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 ODF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 145,445 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 120,393 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 245/50x18 100w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,312 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,311 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,122 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,087 miles

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

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

n/s /rear brakes binding slightly

n/s/rear hand brake cable caseing damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,834 miles

under body cover

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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RK06 ODF is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RK06 ODF, 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 RK06 ODF registered?

RK06 ODF is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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