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YG56 OSX

2006 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OSX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,997 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 131,077 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 124,922 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 120,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 120,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 113,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted

oil leak unknown

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,655 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

full 4 wheel align required

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,797 miles

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

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,747 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,575 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 89,985 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,983 miles

Airbag warning light is on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Airbag warning light is on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,700 miles

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

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

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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YG56 OSX is a 2006 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG56 OSX, 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 YG56 OSX registered?

YG56 OSX is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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