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YA55 KAR

2006 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 KAR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 144,105 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 127,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 106,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 101,343 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 97,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres has a wear on the inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 92,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 92,280 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has cracks due to run flat

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,591 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,890 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YA55 KAR is a 2006 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA55 KAR, 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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YA55 KAR is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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