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EA06 VNH

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,922 mi
Last recorded166,922 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VNH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 166,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 156,606 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover has a small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

small oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front repeater lamp full of water but still working

Nearside small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front repeater lamp full of water but still working

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

bonnet struts very weak

Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front repeater lamp full of water but still working

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

Nearside small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front repeater lamp full of water but still working

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

bonnet struts very weak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,069 miles

Front Bonnet strutts weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber protective gaitor deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber protective gaitor deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded. Just before hub.

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,053 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Inner metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 123,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 123,864 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,656 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,346 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 110,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 110,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,547 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,961 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,374 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,012 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,782 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 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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EA06 VNH is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA06 VNH, 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 EA06 VNH registered?

EA06 VNH is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is EA06 VNH safe to buy?

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