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CE56 XAS

2006 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XAS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 162,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 154,695 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 147,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 136,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,124 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 157,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 91,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,173 miles

slight play in n/s/f back lower track control arm joint

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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CE56 XAS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Silver 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 CE56 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 XAS registered?

CE56 XAS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is CE56 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 XAS 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.

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