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E17 HNR

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 HNR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 146,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 140,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 129,153 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated interior handle missing (3.1 (c))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside where marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,085 miles

Metal undertray fitted to underside

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,532 miles

front and rear axel rusty

suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,800 miles

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)

Under trays & engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle front mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end going to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,676 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,408 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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E17 HNR is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E17 HNR, 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 E17 HNR registered?

E17 HNR is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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