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YS06 YKG

2006 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 YKG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,551 miles

Both headlamps water ingress

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Lower Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 113,176 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Lower Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 89,717 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 9 Dec 2017 89,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water runs out under car (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of rear brake discs coroded

rear brake pads look low

Fail 29 Nov 2014 73,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of rear brake discs coroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 32,584 miles

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

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

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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YS06 YKG is a 2006 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS06 YKG, 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 YS06 YKG registered?

YS06 YKG is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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