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EY56 YWC

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 YWC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,761 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,830 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint/gaiter leaking grease

Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,635 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint/gaiter leaking grease

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint/gaiter leaking grease

Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint/gaiter leaking grease

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,297 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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EY56 YWC is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EY56 YWC, 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 EY56 YWC registered?

EY56 YWC is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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