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WK56 GEY

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,046 mi
Last recorded85,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 GEY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear lower arm bush slight seperation of bonding

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,614 miles

2 Cuts in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

2 Cuts in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

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 GEY is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

WK56 GEY is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WK56 GEY safe to buy?

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