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WK06 HTG

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

298,133 mi
Last recorded298,133 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HTG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 298,133 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Worn Inside Edge

Pass 27 May 2016 286,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 286,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 246,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 246,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 202,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 168,172 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,841 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 31 Oct 2011 109,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,920 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 HTG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

WK06 HTG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is WK06 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 HTG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 HTG have outstanding finance?

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