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GK06 BXV

2006 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,939 mi
Last recorded207,939 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 BXV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2022 207,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2022 207,939 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 198,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 189,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 301,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 176,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 175,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 165,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,793 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 152,145 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside rear tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread and casing sepperated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,940 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area of nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 207,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,216 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 27 Sep 2010 117,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,087 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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GK06 BXV is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GK06 BXV, 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 GK06 BXV registered?

GK06 BXV is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is GK06 BXV safe to buy?

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