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YD06 WYF

2006 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,100 mi
Last recorded195,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 195,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 195,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 185,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 176,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 164,870 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 164,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 May 2012 146,403 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 118,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,877 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 62,817 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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YD06 WYF 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 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 YD06 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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