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HG06 YGU

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 YGU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 151,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering /engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 151,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering /engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 148,428 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: FULL engine covers fitted and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacing before your next MOT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 148,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: FULL engine covers fitted and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacing before your next MOT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 148,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (forward facing) rubber bush badly worn +broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (forward facing) lower arm ball joint gaiter damaged/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear lower suspension wishbone arms( forward facing ) inner side rubber bush deteriorated/play (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes deteriorated/cracking

Nearside Rear and offside rear jacking rubber blocks missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside door mirror assembly has a slight damage

front bonnet dampers defective/very weak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,006 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm front bush deteriorating

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2017 135,919 miles

play in nearside front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,699 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,090 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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HG06 YGU is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG06 YGU, 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 HG06 YGU registered?

HG06 YGU is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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