CarVerify

Free Car Check

W4 HAE

2006 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,471 mi
Last recorded131,471 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 HAE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,381 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack leak

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,447 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 123,031 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,007 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,612 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,694 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,039 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,602 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,648 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W4 HAE is a 2006 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol 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 W4 HAE, 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 W4 HAE?

You can check the full history of W4 HAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W4 HAE registered?

W4 HAE is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is W4 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 HAE 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.

Does W4 HAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W4 HAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.