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WK06 HMC

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,918 mi
Last recorded167,918 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 167,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 159,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 159,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 144,054 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 128,849 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,610 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 123,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,453 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 164,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,302 miles

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

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

ns headlamp wet inside

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,672 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,418 miles

emissions too low to register on meter

Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,184 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 HMC 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 73.9%.

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 WK06 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

WK06 HMC is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is WK06 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 HMC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 HMC have outstanding finance?

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