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UBZ 740

2006 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,140 mi
Last recorded107,140 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,140 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,242 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,665 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,627 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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UBZ 740 is a 2006 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBZ 740, 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

How do I check the history of UBZ 740?

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What year was UBZ 740 registered?

UBZ 740 is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is UBZ 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 740 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBZ 740 have outstanding finance?

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