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PN56 HFZ

2006 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

202,945 mi
Last recorded202,945 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 202,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 196,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 191,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 187,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 181,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 171,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 166,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 154,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 152,437 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,970 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 116,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,626 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 177,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,202 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)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges close to cords

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,485 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN56 HFZ is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PN56 HFZ, 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 PN56 HFZ registered?

PN56 HFZ is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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