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MA56 FCV

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,846 mi
Last recorded145,846 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FCV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 145,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 145,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,949 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 135,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,887 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 122,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,854 miles

nail In offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,100 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,568 miles

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

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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MA56 FCV is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA56 FCV, 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 MA56 FCV registered?

MA56 FCV is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MA56 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 FCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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