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EF56 ZFW

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,224 mi
Last recorded166,224 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 166,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 166,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 161,822 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 161,756 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 157,150 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 157,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 152,445 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 152,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 147,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 142,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,325 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,097 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,138 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,829 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,675 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,043 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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EF56 ZFW is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF56 ZFW, 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 EF56 ZFW registered?

EF56 ZFW is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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