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X1 DCK

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 DCK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,515 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 127,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,641 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear top arms slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,730 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,719 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,719 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various service overdue lights on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to split/crack on sidewalls

front tyres worn on edges + wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,644 miles

parking/brake/warning/light/not/working

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,579 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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X1 DCK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X1 DCK, 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 X1 DCK registered?

X1 DCK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is X1 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 DCK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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