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LN06 WMD

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,839 mi
Last recorded219,839 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 WMD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 219,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 219,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 201,924 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 185,658 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 185,658 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 169,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 169,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 157,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 144,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 129,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 104,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,044 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 93,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,237 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,177 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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LN06 WMD 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 LN06 WMD, 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 LN06 WMD registered?

LN06 WMD is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is LN06 WMD safe to buy?

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