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HJ56 WWU

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,480 mi
Last recorded190,480 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WWU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 190,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2024 180,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 171,703 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 171,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 160,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm To cord inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,475 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 149,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, after rear hose into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, after rear hose into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From both rear hoses going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 143,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From both rear hoses going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bottom hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing o inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,245 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 25 May 2013 84,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 74,462 miles

AIR BAG WORNING LIGHT ON.

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 63,635 miles

nearside front tyre slight inner side wall damage.offside front tyre slight outter side wall damage.front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,696 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,696 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HJ56 WWU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ56 WWU, 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 HJ56 WWU registered?

HJ56 WWU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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