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AB56 RBB

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 RBB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 106,930 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,750 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 74,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,024 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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AB56 RBB is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB56 RBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB56 RBB registered?

AB56 RBB is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is AB56 RBB safe to buy?

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