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WK06 GJE

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,301 mi
Last recorded193,301 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GJE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 193,301 miles

both rear tyres low tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 177,121 miles

both rear flexy hoses started to perish

rear brake pads low linings

Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 165,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 163,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,789 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 155,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 137,858 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint reararm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,534 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 113,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,452 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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WK06 GJE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK06 GJE, 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 WK06 GJE registered?

WK06 GJE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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