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GY56 VLF

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,099 mi
Last recorded178,099 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VLF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 178,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 173,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 166,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,735 miles

Front under tray cover obstructing full inspection

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 147,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 139,425 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 123,068 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres tread very close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,468 miles

Undertrays fitted which are obscuring the view of components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,914 miles

Emissions very clean,no acceleration detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passable (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Emissions very clean,no acceleration detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passable (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,794 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side handbrake cable outer cassing badly corroded and starting to distort advise replace ASAP

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,790 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side handbrake cable outer cassing badly corroded and starting to distort advise replace ASAP

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engin oil low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,212 miles

Oil leak

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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GY56 VLF is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY56 VLF, 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 GY56 VLF registered?

GY56 VLF is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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