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LK06 ZDX

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 110,713 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,375 miles

Rear surface rust on differential

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,723 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint down bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint down bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,459 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,459 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,030 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,034 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,443 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perisht

Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perisht

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mist of oil on front sub frame

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,750 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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LK06 ZDX is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK06 ZDX, 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 LK06 ZDX registered?

LK06 ZDX is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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