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FY06 VYJ

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

233,443 mi
Last recorded233,443 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 233,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 233,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,785 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 10 May 2017 114,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,624 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 91,624 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,937 miles

Emissions running very clean

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,562 miles

Oil leak

emmisions so clean machine not picked up on test.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,071 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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FY06 VYJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY06 VYJ, 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 FY06 VYJ registered?

FY06 VYJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is FY06 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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