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RC06 WEB

2006 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,925 mi
Last recorded80,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC06 WEB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,312 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Slight oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2015 60,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 51,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,384 miles

front tyres thin on edges

full length undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,384 miles

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

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

front tyres thin on edges

full length undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,713 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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RC06 WEB is a 2006 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RC06 WEB, 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 RC06 WEB registered?

RC06 WEB is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is RC06 WEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC06 WEB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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