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LD06 GZB

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 GZB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,831 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,067 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges tracking required when fitting new tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LD06 GZB is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD06 GZB, 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 LD06 GZB registered?

LD06 GZB is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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