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WK06 HMY

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HMY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,336 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,985 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,503 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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WK06 HMY is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WK06 HMY, 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 WK06 HMY registered?

WK06 HMY is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is WK06 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 HMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 HMY have outstanding finance?

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