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FV55 WYH

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WYH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 128,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 115,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door glass missing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,967 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,454 miles

O/S indicator flashing quickly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,106 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,701 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,731 miles

advisory chip on middle lower half of windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,437 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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FV55 WYH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 WYH, 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 FV55 WYH registered?

FV55 WYH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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