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LA06 UVT

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 UVT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,492 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,021 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 3 Sep 2013 82,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,308 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn edges slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,381 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,270 miles

"inner" headlamps do not appear to work with main beam,however outer lamps do

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to left front tyre side wall

cuts to right rear tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,659 miles

nail found in offside rear tyre.

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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LA06 UVT is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LA06 UVT, 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

How do I check the history of LA06 UVT?

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What year was LA06 UVT registered?

LA06 UVT is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is LA06 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 UVT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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