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KE06 YAU

2006 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

329,441 mi
Last recorded329,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 YAU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 329,441 miles

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

swept area slightly restricted by an obstruction. sun visor strip.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2025 192,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 179,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 167,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 157,319 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 120,234 miles

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

parking brake did not lock the rear wheels

Fail 29 Oct 2019 120,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake did not lock the rear wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,433 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,434 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 60% worn

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pads look low

Fail 14 Nov 2013 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pads look low

Pass 31 May 2012 80,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,259 miles

Oil leak

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,094 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 30 May 2008 41,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KE06 YAU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KE06 YAU, 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 KE06 YAU registered?

KE06 YAU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is KE06 YAU safe to buy?

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