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VU55 KBN

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,499 mi
Last recorded144,499 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 KBN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 144,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 140,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 136,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 132,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 125,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 101,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 101,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 88,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,301 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly split/perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on 2mm wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,884 miles

covers fitted restricting view on certain mot items

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front down pipes fixing bolts corroded but holding exhaust securly time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2014 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front down pipes fixing bolts corroded but holding exhaust securly time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust fixing bolts corroded but system secure on time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2013 71,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust fixing bolts corroded but system secure on time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,054 miles

rear brake pipes starting to get slight surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to get slight surface rust

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,528 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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VU55 KBN is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU55 KBN, 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 VU55 KBN registered?

VU55 KBN is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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