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LG06 OBB

2006 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 OBB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,420 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Time of Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 49,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Time of Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,752 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,236 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,388 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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LG06 OBB is a 2006 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LG06 OBB, 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 LG06 OBB registered?

LG06 OBB is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is LG06 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 OBB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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