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DY56 ATK

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ATK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 151,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished aswell (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 147,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,807 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 144,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,429 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 138,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,460 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,889 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear o/s/ rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to n/s rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 110,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 97,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside front headlamp cleaning device working incorrectly

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside front headlamp cleaning device working incorrectly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,545 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,884 miles

o/s/r tyre has a puncture nail in the tread

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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DY56 ATK is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY56 ATK, 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 DY56 ATK registered?

DY56 ATK is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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