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FD06 UEX

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,005 mi
Last recorded176,005 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 UEX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 176,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 176,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 165,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 157,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 149,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,373 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,021 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,279 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 95,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,569 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall slight damage.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,235 miles

EMISSON TEST CARRY OUT ON RESULT RECORDED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 61,230 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)

EMISSON TEST CARRY OUT ON RESULT RECORDED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FD06 UEX 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 FD06 UEX, 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 FD06 UEX registered?

FD06 UEX is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is FD06 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 UEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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