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FG55 GAL

2006 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,300 mi
Last recorded117,300 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 75077,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GAL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,300 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 117,298 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear front to rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air bag light codes were cleared for steering angle sensor if light comes back on will need further investigation

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,419 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,440 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake met minimum standard

Fail 16 Dec 2019 94,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet release broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 94,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet release broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,420 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,420 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,203 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,170 miles

rear tyres starting to get low in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2011 65,607 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

nearside front tyre is wearing low on the edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,953 miles

nearside front is wearing slightly on the edges

offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,391 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,707 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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FG55 GAL is a 2006 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG55 GAL registered?

FG55 GAL is a 2006 BMW 750, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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