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WK06 HSE

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HSE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 162,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 160,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 157,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 153,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 147,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 144,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 139,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 139,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 132,759 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,745 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,501 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,997 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 HSE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver 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 WK06 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

WK06 HSE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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The MOT history for WK06 HSE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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