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RV06 YWD

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YWD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,592 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,275 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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RV06 YWD is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV06 YWD, 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 RV06 YWD registered?

RV06 YWD is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is RV06 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 YWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV06 YWD have outstanding finance?

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