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M5 VSX

2006 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VSX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,462 miles

rear sills weak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,193 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,866 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,210 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,497 miles

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

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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M5 VSX is a 2006 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M5 VSX, 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 M5 VSX registered?

M5 VSX is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 22 April 2006.

Is M5 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VSX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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