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GK06 ZFL

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,247 mi
Last recorded142,247 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 142,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 157,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 157,471 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,331 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,858 miles

could not clearly see brake pads to determine there thickness , although rear ones believed to be low

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

could not clearly see brake pads to determine there thickness , although rear ones believed to be low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,556 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZFL is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK06 ZFL, 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 GK06 ZFL registered?

GK06 ZFL is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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