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R444 RRS

2006 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,463 mi
Last recorded125,463 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 RRS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 115,194 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,428 miles

both Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) under covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 113,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 111,859 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,400 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres n/s o/s worn

under covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,378 miles

Airbag light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 80,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Airbag light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 5,818 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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R444 RRS is a 2006 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R444 RRS, 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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R444 RRS is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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