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AV56 TVL

2006 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,787 mi
Last recorded215,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TVL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 215,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,312 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 113,961 miles

fuel cap seal perrishing

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 3 Jun 2024 113,961 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perrishing

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 7 Apr 2023 103,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,451 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Extensive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,508 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f exhaust front pipe nuts corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,707 miles

Offside exhaust down pipe nuts missing causing slight blow

Oil leak to engine

Rear active roll bar leaking

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 69,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,156 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,156 miles

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

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,665 miles

wet conditions

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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AV56 TVL is a 2006 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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 AV56 TVL, 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.

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What year was AV56 TVL registered?

AV56 TVL is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is AV56 TVL safe to buy?

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