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SP06 LKY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 117,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,628 miles

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,346 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 57,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,622 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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SP06 LKY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP06 LKY, 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 SP06 LKY registered?

SP06 LKY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SP06 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 LKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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