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A5 NJF

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NJF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2024 67,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Nov 2022 60,727 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,261 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,392 miles

Dunlop. 275/35/ZR20/98Y.

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 1 May 2012 37,216 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,831 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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A5 NJF is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 77,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 NJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 NJF registered?

A5 NJF is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is A5 NJF safe to buy?

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