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YF06 SKZ

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,218 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,783 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 64,678 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,389 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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YF06 SKZ is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF06 SKZ, 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 YF06 SKZ registered?

YF06 SKZ is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is YF06 SKZ safe to buy?

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