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FV06 CZT

2006 BMW 7 Series

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,131 mi
Last recorded220,131 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 CZT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 220,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 217,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 212,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 212,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 207,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 193,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 173,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 144,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,097 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,008 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,007 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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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FV06 CZT is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FV06 CZT, 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 FV06 CZT registered?

FV06 CZT is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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