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GV56 YKJ

2006 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,586 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 105,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 99,440 miles

Engine management lamp on

Fail 14 May 2018 99,440 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,067 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,312 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 34,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,685 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,748 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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GV56 YKJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV56 YKJ, 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 GV56 YKJ registered?

GV56 YKJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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