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RK06 OKD

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,793 mi
Last recorded170,793 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OKD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,183 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,528 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,517 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,512 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush or bolt (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,350 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,117 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,792 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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/r seat belt

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,586 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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RK06 OKD is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKD, 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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RK06 OKD is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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