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LD06 HBE

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,395 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlamp has water ingress but not affecting out put

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp has water ingress but not affecting out put

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,121 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 91,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jun 2009 74,544 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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LD06 HBE 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 HBE, 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

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What year was LD06 HBE registered?

LD06 HBE is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LD06 HBE safe to buy?

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