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VK06 URT

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,878 mi
Last recorded165,878 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 URT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers fiited

Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 117,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 110,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 139,567 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,362 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 76,488 miles

Airbag light,seat belt pretensioner light on strong advise

Nearside outer door handle missing,inner door handle missing,door can still be opened

Rear bumper missing,nearside outer sill trim missing strong advise

Fail 24 Dec 2009 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Airbag light,seat belt pretensioner light on strong advise

Nearside outer door handle missing,inner door handle missing,door can still be opened

Rear bumper missing,nearside outer sill trim missing strong advise

Pass 18 May 2009 32,334 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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VK06 URT is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK06 URT, 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 VK06 URT registered?

VK06 URT is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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