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SC06 HKX

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HKX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 165,211 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 146,921 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 146,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 143,928 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,981 miles

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

Front Oil Leaking Undertray

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 6 Mar 2018 128,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 128,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,995 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,995 miles

Brake performance not tested brake roller test not carried out due to broken suspension (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet has a shrop edege (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

engine light is on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,757 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sdge worn

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,756 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre outer sdge worn

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 89,266 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,251 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,772 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front under trays broken.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,696 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,889 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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SC06 HKX is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SC06 HKX, 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 SC06 HKX registered?

SC06 HKX is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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