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WK06 GSO

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GSO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,238 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,558 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,960 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,014 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perrished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,962 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 GSO 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 94.7%.

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 GSO, 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 WK06 GSO registered?

WK06 GSO is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is WK06 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 GSO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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