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M26 RCA

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 RCA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 137,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,046 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,198 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,889 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 107,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,407 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,420 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,800 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,743 miles

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

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

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 48,743 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,153 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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M26 RCA is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M26 RCA, 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 M26 RCA registered?

M26 RCA is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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