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HF06 DHJ

2006 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 112,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2455018 Nankang (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2455018 Nankang (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2455018 Nankang (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 111,072 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 111,072 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension control arm / brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension control arm / brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 99,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,451 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN TO 5MM

n/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,780 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,086 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,083 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,003 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,802 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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HF06 DHJ is a 2006 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF06 DHJ, 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 HF06 DHJ registered?

HF06 DHJ is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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