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WK56 FKS

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,796 mi
Last recorded189,796 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 FKS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 189,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 178,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 166,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2022 159,385 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,360 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,518 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 153,518 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 145,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,155 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 137,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 126,164 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,245 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,338 miles

airbag light staying on

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,191 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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WK56 FKS is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WK56 FKS, 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 WK56 FKS registered?

WK56 FKS is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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