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EA56 HFM

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HFM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 142,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 142,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 137,891 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear up the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 137,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear up the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,916 miles

brake pipes coated

o/s/f tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,181 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,506 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,946 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall is cut - chords or ply not exposed.

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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EA56 HFM is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA56 HFM, 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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EA56 HFM is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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