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R6 GYB

2006 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,509 mi
Last recorded137,509 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 75077,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GYB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 137,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,834 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,810 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,244 miles

OSR tyre 0mm on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,244 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

OSR tyre 0mm on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,299 miles

The engine has a oil leak

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,193 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inside rim (4.2.B.1a)

The engine has a oil leak

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,891 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,461 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

leak from rear antiroll bar damper

n\s\f tyre wall damage

n\s\r tyre wall damage

o\s\f tyre wall damage

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

leak from rear antiroll bar damper

n\s\f tyre wall damage

n\s\r tyre wall damage

o\s\f tyre wall damage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,438 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,585 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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R6 GYB is a 2006 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 GYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R6 GYB is a 2006 BMW 750, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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