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S555 RHK

2006 BMW 740

Black Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,490 mi
Last recorded22,490 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RHK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 22,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 21,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022
Pass 14 Dec 2021 28,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,908 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 25,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 24,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 21,992 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 12,575 miles

Cracks in nearside and offside rear outer tyre wall

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 27 Dec 2017 12,575 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cracks in nearside and offside rear outer tyre wall

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front inner door panel not fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 24 Jan 2017 10,744 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 21 Dec 2015 9,832 miles

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2014 9,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 9,024 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,869 miles

Cracks in nearside front outer tyre wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 6,657 miles

Cracks in nearside front outer tyre wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 6,200 miles

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 7 Jan 2011 5,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 4,711 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 12 Dec 2009 4,711 miles

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

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 15 May 2009 4,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

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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S555 RHK is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S555 RHK, 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 S555 RHK registered?

S555 RHK is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is S555 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 RHK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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