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EG56 GVO

2006 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 4790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,937 mi
Last recorded184,937 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG56 GVO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 184,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,233 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 156,992 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 130,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,519 miles

Front tyres perishing & wearing on outer shoulders

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,701 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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EG56 GVO is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in White with a 4,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG56 GVO, 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 EG56 GVO registered?

EG56 GVO is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EG56 GVO safe to buy?

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