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YD06 WTY

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WTY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edges 245/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

advise smoke from exhaust but clears when revs increased

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,425 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn very low on outer edge

engine smokey on idle

rear brake pipes greased not allowing a full visual inspection

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn very low on outer edge

engine smokey on idle

rear brake pipes greased not allowing a full visual inspection

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak from engine

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall but not down to cord

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,023 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts in their sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 52,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,499 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 22,605 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

n/s/r tyre inner wall slightly damaged

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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YD06 WTY is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD06 WTY, 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.

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What year was YD06 WTY registered?

YD06 WTY is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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