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RY56 UAB

2006 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 UAB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 145,466 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,900 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sterring rack leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower track control arm arm ball joint slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear front track control arm upper bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 139,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre well worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre well worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sterring rack leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower track control arm arm ball joint slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear front track control arm upper bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,384 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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RY56 UAB is a 2006 BMW 740 in Silver 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 RY56 UAB, 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 RY56 UAB registered?

RY56 UAB is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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